How far is Wentzville, MO from Bowling Green, MO?
The driving distance from Wentzville, MO to Bowling Green, MO is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41 miles (66 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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 00h 58m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wentzville and Bowling Green.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wentzville and Bowling Green.
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Start on East Allen Street
12 m · 4 sec · East Allen Street
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Turn right onto North Linn Avenue
65 m · 11 sec · North Linn Avenue
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Turn right onto East Pearce Boulevard
2689 ft · 1 min · East Pearce Boulevard
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Turn left onto Luetkenhaus Boulevard
2862 ft · 1 min · Luetkenhaus Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Luetkenhaus Boulevard
36 m · 3 sec · Luetkenhaus Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Luetkenhaus Boulevard
586 ft · 19 sec · Luetkenhaus Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wentzville Parkway
925 ft · 25 sec · Wentzville Parkway
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Take the ramp left toward US 61 North
1192 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
42.8 mi · 51 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right
1215 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
1602 ft · 27 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1 km · 57 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Court Street
7 m · 1 sec · South Court Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Court Street
3066 ft · 1 min · South Court Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
13 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wentzville and Bowling Green.
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.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
42.8 mi · 00h 51m
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 Wentzville and Patchy Fog near Bowling Green.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wentzville to Bowling Green?
The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Davis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Wentzville and 23.1 miles from Bowling Green.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41 miles (66 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.48 one way or $12.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wentzville and Patchy Fog near Bowling Green.
Stop Ideas Near Davis
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 Davis.
Hermann
Washington
Kirkwood
Alton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wentzville and Bowling Green. Straight-line distance: 41 mi (65.98 km).
#1 Wentzville
A city in St.
| Population | 43,109 |
| Coordinates | 38.8114400, -90.8529100 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bowling Green
City in Missouri
| Population | 4,759 |
| Coordinates | 39.3419900, -91.1951400 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bowling Green (-91.19514, 39.34199)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.48 | $12.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $7.08 | $14.15 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $7.67 | $15.34 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
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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