How far is Wentzville, MO from De Soto, MO?
The driving distance from Wentzville, MO to De Soto, MO is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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 01h 26m.
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 St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wentzville and De Soto.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wentzville and De Soto.
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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
2469 ft · 1 min · East Pearce Boulevard
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Turn slight right
106 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Luetkenhaus Boulevard
152 m · 14 sec · Luetkenhaus Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward US 61 South, I 70, US 40
50 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 61 South
772 ft · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
22.4 mi · 27 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 141
1368 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto MO 141: Manchester
56 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left
11 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 21 South: Hillsboro
1043 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
19.8 mi · 23 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left
2501 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Easton Street
133 m · 19 sec · Easton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Easton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wentzville and De Soto.
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
22.4 mi · 00h 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wentzville and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near De Soto.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wentzville to De Soto?
The road trip is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Valley Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Wentzville and 32.9 miles from De Soto.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.22 one way or $18.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Wentzville and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near De Soto.
Stop Ideas Near Valley Park
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 Valley Park.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Washington
Alton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wentzville and De Soto. Straight-line distance: 49.14 mi (79.09 km).
#1 Wentzville
A city in St.
| Population | 43,109 |
| Coordinates | 38.8114400, -90.8529100 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
#2 De Soto
City in Jefferson County, Missouri
| Population | 6,340 |
| Coordinates | 38.1395000, -90.5551300 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
End: De Soto (-90.55513, 38.1395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.22 | $18.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $10.92 | $21.84 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $13.89 | $27.78 |
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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