How far is Elsberry, MO from Wentzville, MO?
The driving distance from Elsberry, MO to Wentzville, MO is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elsberry and Wentzville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elsberry and Wentzville.
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Start on North Main Street
21 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
10.6 mi · 15 min · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Avenue of the Saints
23.7 mi · 29 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward MO A
873 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Wentzville Parkway
57 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Wentzville Parkway
97 m · 13 sec · Wentzville Parkway
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Turn left onto Luetkenhaus Boulevard
586 ft · 15 sec · Luetkenhaus Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Luetkenhaus Boulevard
37 m · 3 sec · Luetkenhaus Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Luetkenhaus Boulevard
2754 ft · 1 min · Luetkenhaus Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Pearce Boulevard
2485 ft · 1 min · East Pearce Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Elm Street
66 m · 12 sec · North Elm Street
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Turn right onto East Allen Street
61 m · 9 sec · East Allen Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elsberry and Wentzville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Avenue of the Saints
Turn left onto Avenue of the Saints
23.7 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elsberry and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wentzville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elsberry to Wentzville?
The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Davis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Elsberry and 18 miles from Wentzville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Elsberry and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wentzville.
Stop Ideas Near Davis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Davis.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elsberry and Wentzville. Straight-line distance: 24.85 mi (39.99 km).
#1 Elsberry
City in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,098 |
| Coordinates | 39.1667200, -90.7809600 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wentzville
A city in St.
| Population | 43,109 |
| Coordinates | 38.8114400, -90.8529100 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wentzville (-90.85291, 38.81144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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