How far is Lebanon, MO from Wentzville, MO?
The driving distance from Lebanon, MO to Wentzville, MO is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.5 miles (202 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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 02h 40m.
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 Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lebanon and Wentzville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon and Wentzville.
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Start on East Commercial Street
5 m · 8 sec · East Commercial Street
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Jefferson Avenue
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Take the exit left toward I 44 East: Rolla
1431 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
110.8 mi · 2 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 47: Union, Saint Clair
1030 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 47: Union, Saint Clair
32 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
5.7 mi · 8 min · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
2437 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right
11.1 mi · 17 min
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Turn right
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
7.3 mi · 11 min
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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
1595 ft · 57 sec · South Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
115 m · 18 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Linn Avenue
45 m · 7 sec · North 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 Lebanon 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.
I 44 East
Merge slight left
111 mi · 02h 00m
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 Lebanon and Partly Sunny near Wentzville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lebanon to Wentzville?
The road trip is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Cuba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from Lebanon and 98.9 miles from Wentzville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.5 miles (202 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 1:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.12 one way or $46.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lebanon and Partly Sunny near Wentzville.
Stop Ideas Near Cuba
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 Cuba.
Washington
Hermann
Jefferson City
Kirkwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lebanon and Wentzville. Straight-line distance: 125.54 mi (202.03 km).
#1 Lebanon
City in Laclede County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 14,881 |
| Coordinates | 37.6806000, -92.6637900 |
| Altitude | 384 |
| 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: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $23.12 | $46.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.07 | $52.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.53 | $57.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.51 | $65.03 |
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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