How far is Truxton, AZ from Wentzville, MO?
The driving distance from Truxton, AZ to Wentzville, MO is about 1470.5 miles (2366.5 km), with a travel time of about 25h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1268.2 miles (2041 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 51h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 25h 43m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Truxton and Wentzville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Truxton and Wentzville.
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Start on Hualapai Veterans Highway
45.1 mi · 54 min · Hualapai Veterans Highway
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp left
1883 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
833.4 mi · 14 hr 6 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Great Western Cattle Trail
10.7 mi · 11 min · Great Western Cattle Trail
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
24.2 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
54.5 mi · 55 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cornwell Drive, Czech Hall Road
1677 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
36 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto North Czech Hall Road
1214 ft · 30 sec · North Czech Hall Road
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Turn right onto Northwest 10th Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Northwest 10th Street
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Continue on Northwest 10th Street
561 ft · 17 sec · Northwest 10th Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 344 East
1861 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto John Kilpatrick Turnpike
23.5 mi · 25 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike
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Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
86.1 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
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Continue on Skelly Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Skelly Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on Skelly Bypass
14.3 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
328.8 mi · 5 hr 48 min
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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
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 Truxton and Wentzville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
833 mi · 14h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Clear leaving Truxton and 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 Truxton to Wentzville?
The road trip is about 1470.5 miles (2366.5 km) and usually takes 25h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Amarillo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 732.2 miles from Truxton and 738.3 miles from Wentzville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1268.2 miles (2041 km), while the road route adds roughly 202.3 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 7:30 AM MST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $242.53 one way or $485.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 461.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 2 hour time difference between Truxton and Wentzville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Truxton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wentzville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Truxton and Wentzville. Straight-line distance: 1268.24 mi (2041.04 km).
#1 Truxton
Situated in northwestern Arizona's Mohave County at an elevation of 4,314 feet, this unincorporated community lies within a valley between the Cottonwood and Peacock Mountains.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.4849900, -113.5635500 |
| Altitude | 1315 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wentzville
A city in St.
| Population | 43,109 |
| Coordinates | 38.8114400, -90.8529100 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wentzville (-90.85291, 38.81144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2367 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 48h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 36h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 29h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 24h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 21h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 18h 20m |
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 | $4.67 | $242.53 | $485.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $261.21 | $522.43 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $278.29 | $556.57 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $325.45 | $650.91 |
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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