How far is Wentzville, MO from Elsberry, MO?
The driving distance from Wentzville, MO to Elsberry, MO is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wentzville and Elsberry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wentzville and Elsberry.
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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
23.6 mi · 29 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit right toward MO B: Elsberry
44 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
10.6 mi · 15 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
21 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wentzville and Elsberry.
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
23.6 mi · 00h 29m
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 Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wentzville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elsberry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wentzville to Elsberry?
The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Wentzville and 18 miles from Elsberry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wentzville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elsberry.
Stop Ideas Near Troy
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 Troy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wentzville and Elsberry. Straight-line distance: 24.85 mi (39.99 km).
#1 Wentzville
A city in St.
| Population | 43,109 |
| Coordinates | 38.8114400, -90.8529100 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elsberry
City in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,098 |
| Coordinates | 39.1667200, -90.7809600 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elsberry (-90.78096, 39.16672)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
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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