How far is Mehlville, MO from Wentzville, MO?

The driving distance from Mehlville, MO to Wentzville, MO is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (57 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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
40.63 mi
00h 42m
Flight
35.44 mi
57.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.44 mi
Kilometers
57.04 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.63 mi
Kilometers
65.39 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wentzville
Sun, May 31, 6:08 AM CDT
Return by in Mehlville
Sun, May 31, 6:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mehlville
2026-05-31T05:25
Arrive Wentzville
Sun, May 31, 6:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mehlville
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
Chesterfield
MO

A city in St.

From Mehlville
20.2 mi
00h 21m
To Wentzville
20.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mehlville and Wentzville.

  1. 1

    Start on Lemay Ferry Road

    2211 ft · 56 sec · Lemay Ferry Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 270 West

    895 ft · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    3093 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis

    705 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    2009 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    674 ft · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    25.6 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Pitman Avenue

    854 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Pitman Avenue

    113 m · 9 sec · Pitman Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Luetkenhaus Boulevard

    791 ft · 23 sec · Luetkenhaus Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Pearce Boulevard

    2689 ft · 1 min · East Pearce Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Linn Avenue

    65 m · 13 sec · North Linn Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Allen Street

    12 m · 2 sec · East Allen Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mehlville 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
25.6 mi · 63%
I 270 West
12.8 mi · 31%
East Pearce Boulevard
0.51 mi · 1%
I 64 West
0.51 mi · 1%
Lemay Ferry Road
0.42 mi · 1%
Pitman Avenue
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
35.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterfield
00h 21m from Mehlville
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mehlville and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Mehlville to Wentzville?

The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Chesterfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Mehlville and 20.4 miles from Wentzville.

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

The direct path is about 35.4 miles (57 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Mehlville and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wentzville.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterfield

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 Chesterfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Berkeley City Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Berkeley City Hall

St. Louis , MO
8425 Airport Rd, St. Louis, MO 63134
Rating 3.9/5 15 reviews City Hall,County government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterfield.

RAIL

Kirkwood

17 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

33 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

39 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

47 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mehlville and Wentzville. Straight-line distance: 35.44 mi (57.04 km).

Mehlville

#1 Mehlville

Census designated place

Population28,380
Coordinates38.5083900, -90.3228900
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Wentzville

#2 Wentzville

A city in St.

Population43,109
Coordinates38.8114400, -90.8529100
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Lemay Ferry Road (-90.323007, 38.508471)
End: East Allen Street (-90.852906, 38.81143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.43 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.79
2.86 gal · 10.86 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.39 $10.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.08 $12.16
Premium $4.65 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $5.30 $7.58 $15.17

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Mehlville and Wentzville. The current time is 05:25:16.

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.