How far is Warrenton, MO from Wentzville, MO?
The driving distance from Warrenton, MO to Wentzville, MO is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (25 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Missouri USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Warrenton and Wentzville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warrenton and Wentzville.
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Start on East Booneslick Road
7 m · 4 sec · East Booneslick Road
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Turn right
1.2 km · 2 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis, Wright City
1046 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO Z
1118 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto South Church Street
129 m · 10 sec · South Church Street
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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 Warrenton and Wentzville.
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.
I 70 East
Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Warrenton 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 Warrenton to Wentzville?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Wright City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Warrenton and 8.5 miles from Wentzville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (25 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.39 one way or $4.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Warrenton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wentzville.
Stop Ideas Near Wright City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Park
Warrenton City Animal Control
Moscow Mills City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wright City.
Washington
Hermann
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Warrenton and Wentzville. Straight-line distance: 15.54 mi (25.01 km).
#1 Warrenton
City in Warren County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 8,913 |
| Coordinates | 38.8114400, -91.1415400 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.98 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $2.60 | $5.21 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $2.82 | $5.65 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $3.59 | $7.19 |
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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