How far is Wentzville, MO from Hazelwood, MO?
The driving distance from Wentzville, MO to Hazelwood, MO is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.1 miles (42 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wentzville and Hazelwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wentzville and Hazelwood.
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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
21.2 mi · 26 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
872 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago
2556 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on I 270 North: Chicago
1270 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago
988 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward McDonnell Boulevard
1661 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on McDonnell Boulevard South
122 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto McDonnell Boulevard
2377 ft · 48 sec · McDonnell Boulevard
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Continue on James S McDonnell Boulevard
1701 ft · 37 sec · James S McDonnell Boulevard
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Turn left onto Fee Fee Road
1550 ft · 1 min · Fee Fee Road
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Turn right onto Chapel Ridge Drive
1163 ft · 51 sec · Chapel Ridge Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chapel Ridge Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wentzville and Hazelwood.
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
21.2 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.
Sunny leaving Wentzville and Sunny near Hazelwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wentzville to Hazelwood?
The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 14.2 miles from Wentzville and 14.2 miles from Hazelwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.1 miles (42 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wentzville and Sunny near Hazelwood.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Peters
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Park
City of Florissant
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 Hazelwood. Straight-line distance: 26.1 mi (42.01 km).
#1 Wentzville
A city in St.
| Population | 43,109 |
| Coordinates | 38.8114400, -90.8529100 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hazelwood
Suburb city of St.
| Population | 25,042 |
| Coordinates | 38.7714400, -90.3709500 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hazelwood (-90.37095, 38.77144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.25 | $8.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.65 | $9.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
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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