How far is Gray Summit, MO from Wentzville, MO?

The driving distance from Gray Summit, MO to Wentzville, MO is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.63 mi
00h 52m
Flight
22.31 mi
35.9 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.31 mi
Kilometers
35.9 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.63 mi
Kilometers
58.95 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wentzville
Sat, Jul 11, 7:11 PM CDT
Return by in Gray Summit
Sat, Jul 11, 8:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gray Summit
2026-07-11T18:18
Arrive Wentzville
Sat, Jul 11, 7:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gray Summit
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Weldon Spring Heights
MO

Village in the United States

From Gray Summit
18.3 mi
00h 26m
To Wentzville
18.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Jul 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Jul 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gray Summit and Wentzville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gray Summit and Wentzville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12.8 mi · 18 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 109

    1108 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    68 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    157 m · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    2129 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Eatherton Road

    29 m · 1 sec · South Eatherton Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto South Eatherton Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Eatherton Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Olive Street Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward Chesterfield Airport Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Airport Road

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    13.8 mi · 16 min · Avenue of the Saints

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Pitman Avenue

    854 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Pitman Avenue

    113 m · 9 sec · Pitman Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Luetkenhaus Boulevard

    791 ft · 23 sec · Luetkenhaus Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Pearce Boulevard

    2451 ft · 1 min · East Pearce Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Elm Street

    66 m · 12 sec · North Elm Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Allen Street

    61 m · 9 sec · East Allen Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gray Summit and Wentzville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
13.8 mi · 38%
MO 109
5.06 mi · 14%
South Eatherton Road
2.42 mi · 7%
Olive Street Road
0.95 mi · 3%
Chesterfield Airport Road
0.67 mi · 2%
East Pearce Boulevard
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

13.8 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
22.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weldon Spring Heights
00h 26m from Gray Summit
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gray Summit 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 Gray Summit to Wentzville?

The road trip is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Weldon Spring Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Gray Summit and 18.3 miles from Wentzville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 4:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gray Summit and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wentzville.

Stop Ideas Near Weldon Spring Heights

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Weldon Spring Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of O'Fallon
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

City of O'Fallon

O'Fallon , MO
100 N Main St, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Rating 3.3/5 22 reviews City Hall,Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weldon Spring Heights.

RAIL

Kirkwood

28 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Washington

32 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

43 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

53 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gray Summit and Wentzville. Straight-line distance: 22.31 mi (35.9 km).

Gray Summit

#1 Gray Summit

Census designated place

Population2,701
Coordinates38.4897800, -90.8168000
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Wentzville

#2 Wentzville

A city in St.

Population43,109
Coordinates38.8114400, -90.8529100
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Gray Summit (-90.8168, 38.48978)
End: Wentzville (-90.85291, 38.81144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.89 L · about $4.86
Round trip
$9.73
2.58 gal · 9.78 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.86 $9.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.49 $10.97
Premium $4.65 $6.00 $12.01
Diesel $5.30 $6.84 $13.68

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Jul 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Gray Summit and Wentzville. The current time is 18:18:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.