How far is Lake Saint Louis, MO from Wentzville, MO?

The driving distance from Lake Saint Louis, MO to Wentzville, MO is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.7 miles (6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.6 mi
00h 08m
Flight
3.75 mi
6.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.75 mi
Kilometers
6.03 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.6 mi
Kilometers
7.41 km
Drive Time
00h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wentzville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:25 PM CDT
Return by in Lake Saint Louis
Sun, Apr 19, 8:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Saint Louis
2026-04-19T20:16
Arrive Wentzville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lake Saint Louis
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Josephville
MO

Human settlement in St.

From Lake Saint Louis
2.3 mi
00h 04m
To Wentzville
2.3 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Saint Louis and Wentzville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Saint Louis and Wentzville.

  1. 1

    Start on Savoy Drive

    2237 ft · 1 min · Savoy Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto De Loire Drive

    1483 ft · 56 sec · De Loire Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right

    105 m · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway A

    534 ft · 21 sec · Highway A

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 West

    1461 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MO Z

    812 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Church Street

    6 m · 1 sec · South Church Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto South Church Street

    1595 ft · 57 sec · South Church Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    115 m · 18 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Linn Avenue

    45 m · 7 sec · North Linn Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Allen Street

    12 m · 2 sec · East Allen Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Saint Louis 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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
304.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
2.1 mi · 46%
Veterans Memorial Parkway
0.79 mi · 17%
Savoy Drive
0.42 mi · 9%
South Church Street
0.31 mi · 7%
De Loire Drive
0.28 mi · 6%
I 70 West
0.28 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

2.1 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 08m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
3.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Josephville
00h 04m from Lake Saint Louis
Leave By
8:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lake Saint Louis and Sunny near Wentzville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Saint Louis to Wentzville?

The road trip is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km) and usually takes 00h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Josephville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.3 miles from Lake Saint Louis and 2.3 miles from Wentzville.

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

The direct path is about 3.7 miles (6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.60 one way or $1.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Saint Louis and Sunny near Wentzville.

Stop Ideas Near Josephville

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 Josephville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 4.3 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 6.5 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 Josephville.

RAIL

Washington

36 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

45 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Hermann

57 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

57 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Saint Louis and Wentzville. Straight-line distance: 3.75 mi (6.03 km).

Lake Saint Louis

#1 Lake Saint Louis

City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States

Population17,186
Coordinates38.7975500, -90.7856800
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Wentzville

#2 Wentzville

A city in St.

Population43,109
Coordinates38.8114400, -90.8529100
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Savoy Drive (-90.785642, 38.797598)
End: East Allen Street (-90.852906, 38.81143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.16 gal
0.62 L · about $0.60
Round trip
$1.21
0.32 gal · 1.24 L
Estimated CO2
1.4 kg one way
Round trip: 2.8 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.60 $1.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.68 $1.36
Premium $4.65 $0.74 $1.49
Diesel $5.30 $0.85 $1.70

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 · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Saint Louis and Wentzville. The current time is 20:16:37.

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.