How far is Montgomery City, MO from Wentzville, MO?

The driving distance from Montgomery City, MO to Wentzville, MO is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.9 miles (59.4 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
41.3 mi
00h 52m
Flight
36.89 mi
59.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.89 mi
Kilometers
59.37 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.3 mi
Kilometers
66.46 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 18, 10:12 AM CDT
Return by in Montgomery City
Sat, Jul 18, 11:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery City
2026-07-18T09:19
Arrive Wentzville
Sat, Jul 18, 10:12 AM 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 Montgomery City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pendleton
MO

Village in Missouri, USA

From Montgomery City
20.6 mi
00h 26m
To Wentzville
20.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Jul 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W
Destination
93°F
Saturday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Jul 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery City and Wentzville.

  1. 1

    Start on East 2nd Street

    12 m · 7 sec · East 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Sturgeon Street

    6.1 mi · 9 min · North Sturgeon Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    68 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    76 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    620 ft · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

    158 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

    1168 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    34 mi · 41 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MO Z

    1118 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    129 m · 10 sec · South Church Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Church Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Church Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto South Church Street

    1037 ft · 39 sec · South Church Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    135 m · 20 sec · West 4th Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Linn Avenue

    706 ft · 26 sec · South Linn Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Allen Street

    12 m · 2 sec · East Allen Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montgomery City and Wentzville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
34 mi · 82%
North Sturgeon Street
6.15 mi · 15%
I 70 East
0.32 mi · 1%
South Church Street
0.29 mi · 1%
MO Z
0.21 mi · 1%
South Linn Avenue
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

34 mi · 00h 41m

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
+4.4 mi
36.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pendleton
00h 26m from Montgomery City
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montgomery City and Sunny then Slight 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 Montgomery City to Wentzville?

The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.5 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?

Pendleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Montgomery City and 20.7 miles from Wentzville.

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

The direct path is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 $5.51 one way or $11.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Montgomery City and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wentzville.

Stop Ideas Near Pendleton

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 Pendleton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3.4 mi away

Warrenton City Animal Control

Warrenton , MO
314 Coleman, Warrenton, MO 63383
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Animal control service,City government office
Warrenton City Hall
Meeting point 3.7 mi away

Warrenton City Hall

Warrenton , MO
200 W Booneslick Rd, Warrenton, MO 63383
Rating 2.7/5 7 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Hermann

22 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

35 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

77 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Jefferson City

86 mi away
101 Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery City and Wentzville. Straight-line distance: 36.89 mi (59.37 km).

Montgomery City

#1 Montgomery City

City in Missouri, United States

Population2,678
Coordinates38.9775400, -91.5048800
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Wentzville

#2 Wentzville

A city in St.

Population43,109
Coordinates38.8114400, -90.8529100
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery City (-91.50488, 38.97754)
End: Wentzville (-90.85291, 38.81144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.52 L · about $5.51
Round trip
$11.01
2.92 gal · 11.04 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.51 $11.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.21 $12.42
Premium $4.65 $6.79 $13.59
Diesel $5.30 $7.74 $15.49

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery City and Wentzville. The current time is 09:19:47.

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.