How far is Wentzville, MO from Earth City, MO?
The driving distance from Wentzville, MO to Earth City, MO is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Drizzle
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wentzville and Earth City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wentzville and Earth City.
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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
2979 ft · 42 sec · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
2705 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
20.6 mi · 25 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 141 North: Earth City Expreessway
1499 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maryland Heights Expressway
69 m · 4 sec · Maryland Heights Expressway
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Continue on Earth City Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Earth City Expressway
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Turn left onto Lakefront Drive
1 km · 2 min · Lakefront Drive
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Continue on Shoreline Drive
977 ft · 32 sec · Shoreline Drive
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Turn left onto Shore Line Court
103 m · 15 sec · Shore Line Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shore Line Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wentzville and Earth City.
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.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
20.6 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Slight Chance Drizzle leaving Wentzville and Partly Sunny near Earth City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wentzville to Earth City?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Saint Peters is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Wentzville and 12.3 miles from Earth City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.25 one way or $6.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Drizzle around Wentzville and Partly Sunny near Earth City.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Peters
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Park
City of O'Fallon
Swingley Ridge @ Chesterfield City Hall SB
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Peters.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Washington
Alton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wentzville and Earth City. Straight-line distance: 20.93 mi (33.68 km).
#1 Wentzville
A city in St.
| Population | 43,109 |
| Coordinates | 38.8114400, -90.8529100 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Earth City
Earth City is a place in Missouri, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.7689400, -90.4681700 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Earth City (-90.46817, 38.76894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.77 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $3.57 | $7.13 |
| Premium | $4.51 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.16 | $10.31 |
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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