How far is Kearney, MO from Wentzville, MO?
The driving distance from Kearney, MO to Wentzville, MO is about 212.7 miles (342.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.1 miles (309.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cooper County, Missouri, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kearney and Wentzville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kearney and Wentzville.
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Start on South Jefferson Street
14 m · 6 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn right
7.1 mi · 11 min
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Turn right
2666 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left onto North Jesse James Road
1.3 km · 2 min · North Jesse James Road
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Turn left onto Miller Avenue
981 ft · 27 sec · Miller Avenue
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Continue on Dunbar Avenue
2366 ft · 1 min · Dunbar Avenue
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Turn left onto Beverly Street
90 m · 8 sec · Beverly Street
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Turn slight right onto Cliff Drive
77 m · 7 sec · Cliff Drive
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Continue on North Kansas City Avenue
1334 ft · 43 sec · North Kansas City Avenue
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
2186 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Saratoga Street
773 ft · 22 sec · Saratoga Street
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Merge slight right onto Isley Boulevard
13.5 mi · 19 min · Isley Boulevard
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Polo, Henrietta
1769 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 13 South: Henrietta
48 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Spartan Drive
24.5 mi · 31 min · South Spartan Drive
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Take the exit left toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia
954 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
19.9 mi · 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
80.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO Z
1118 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto South Church Street
129 m · 10 sec · South Church Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Church Street
26 m · 4 sec · South Church Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Church Street
1037 ft · 39 sec · South Church Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
135 m · 20 sec · West 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Linn Avenue
706 ft · 26 sec · South Linn Avenue
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Turn right 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 Kearney 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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
80.1 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kearney and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wentzville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kearney to Wentzville?
The road trip is about 212.7 miles (342.3 km) and usually takes 03h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Boonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.6 miles from Kearney and 107.1 miles from Wentzville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.1 miles (309.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.32 one way or $56.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kearney and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Wentzville.
Stop Ideas Near Boonville
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 Boonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kearney and Wentzville. Straight-line distance: 192.07 mi (309.1 km).
#1 Kearney
City in Clay County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 11,155 |
| Coordinates | 39.3677800, -94.3621700 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| 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: 342 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $28.32 | $56.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.94 | $63.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.95 | $69.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.83 | $79.67 |
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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