How far is Waynesville, MO from Wentzville, MO?
The driving distance from Waynesville, MO to Wentzville, MO is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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 09m.
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 Crawford County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waynesville and Wentzville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waynesville and Wentzville.
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Start on the route
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto I 44 East: Rolla
652 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
80.1 mi · 1 hr 27 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 Waynesville 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
80.1 mi · 01h 27m
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 Waynesville 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 Waynesville to Wentzville?
The road trip is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Bourbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Waynesville and 60 miles from Wentzville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 2:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.81 one way or $33.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Waynesville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wentzville.
Stop Ideas Near Bourbon
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 Bourbon.
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Jefferson City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waynesville and Wentzville. Straight-line distance: 99.74 mi (160.52 km).
#1 Waynesville
City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 5,308 |
| Coordinates | 37.8286500, -92.2007200 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| 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: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $16.81 | $33.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $18.36 | $36.72 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $19.91 | $39.82 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $25.33 | $50.66 |
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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