How far is Wentzville, MO from Arnold, MO?

The driving distance from Wentzville, MO to Arnold, MO is about 45 miles (72.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
45.07 mi
00h 57m
Flight
36.64 mi
58.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.64 mi
Kilometers
58.97 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.07 mi
Kilometers
72.53 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arnold
Wed, Apr 15, 4:05 PM CDT
Return by in Wentzville
Wed, Apr 15, 5:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wentzville
2026-04-15T15:07
Arrive Arnold
Wed, Apr 15, 4:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wentzville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Lake
MO

Township in Missouri, United States

From Wentzville
22.5 mi
00h 28m
To Arnold
22.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Allen Street

    12 m · 4 sec · East Allen Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Linn Avenue

    65 m · 11 sec · North Linn Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Pearce Boulevard

    2469 ft · 1 min · East Pearce Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    106 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Luetkenhaus Boulevard

    152 m · 14 sec · Luetkenhaus Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward US 61 South, I 70, US 40

    50 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 61 South

    772 ft · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    25.5 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    1829 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    1691 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

    1911 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis

    2031 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 141: Arnold

    1143 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 141 South: Arnold

    134 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    893 ft · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    879 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Jeffco Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Jeffco Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jeffco Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
25.5 mi · 57%
I 270 South
11.8 mi · 26%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.51 mi · 3%
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
0.94 mi · 2%
Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
0.92 mi · 2%
Officer Thomas G. Smith
0.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

25.5 mi · 00h 31m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
36.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake
00h 28m from Wentzville
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wentzville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arnold.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wentzville to Arnold?

The road trip is about 45 miles (72.5 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Wentzville and 22.6 miles from Arnold.

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

The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wentzville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arnold.

Stop Ideas Near Lake

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

15 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

28 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

42 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

45 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wentzville and Arnold. Straight-line distance: 36.64 mi (58.97 km).

Wentzville

#1 Wentzville

A city in St.

Population43,109
Coordinates38.8114400, -90.8529100
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Arnold

#2 Arnold

City in Missouri

Population21,145
Coordinates38.4328300, -90.3776200
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Wentzville (-90.85291, 38.81144)
End: Arnold (-90.37762, 38.43283)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.02 L · about $6.00
Round trip
$11.99
3.18 gal · 12.04 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.00 $11.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.76 $13.52
Premium $4.65 $7.40 $14.80
Diesel $5.30 $8.43 $16.87

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Wentzville and Arnold. The current time is 15:07:52.

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.