How far is Festus, MO from Wentzville, MO?
The driving distance from Festus, MO to Wentzville, MO is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Festus and Wentzville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Festus and Wentzville.
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Start on North 2nd Street
24 m · 5 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
103 m · 20 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
672 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Mill Street
2976 ft · 59 sec · South Mill Street
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Boulevard
2484 ft · 58 sec · Veterans Memorial Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
1472 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
19 mi · 21 min
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Continue on Rosa Parks Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago
1279 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City
118 m · 8 sec
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Continue on I 270 West
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis
705 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
2009 ft · 49 sec
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Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
674 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
25.6 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward Pitman Avenue
854 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Pitman Avenue
113 m · 9 sec · Pitman Avenue
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Turn right onto Luetkenhaus Boulevard
791 ft · 23 sec · Luetkenhaus Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Pearce Boulevard
2689 ft · 1 min · East Pearce Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Linn Avenue
65 m · 13 sec · North Linn Avenue
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Turn left onto East Allen Street
12 m · 2 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 Festus and Wentzville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
25.6 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Festus and Mostly Sunny near Wentzville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Festus to Wentzville?
The road trip is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Des Peres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Festus and 31.1 miles from Wentzville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 4:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.22 one way or $16.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Festus and Mostly Sunny near Wentzville.
Stop Ideas Near Des Peres
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 Des Peres.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Festus and Wentzville. Straight-line distance: 47.72 mi (76.79 km).
#1 Festus
City in Missouri
| Population | 12,114 |
| Coordinates | 38.2206100, -90.3959500 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wentzville
A city in St.
| Population | 43,109 |
| Coordinates | 38.8114400, -90.8529100 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Allen Street (-90.852906, 38.81143)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.15 | $20.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.56 | $23.13 |
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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