How far is Wentzville, MO from Lebanon, MO?

The driving distance from Wentzville, MO to Lebanon, MO is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.5 miles (202 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
149.62 mi
03h 00m
Flight
125.54 mi
202.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.54 mi
Kilometers
202.03 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.62 mi
Kilometers
240.79 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lebanon
Sat, May 30, 7:00 PM CDT
Return by in Wentzville
Sat, May 30, 10:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wentzville
2026-05-30T16:00
Arrive Lebanon
Sat, May 30, 7:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wentzville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Cuba
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Wentzville
74.8 mi
01h 30m
To Lebanon
74.9 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph E
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wentzville and Lebanon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wentzville and Lebanon.

  1. 1

    Start on East Allen Street

    12 m · 8 sec · East Allen Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Linn Avenue

    706 ft · 26 sec · North Linn Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    135 m · 20 sec · West 4th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    1031 ft · 36 sec · South Church Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Church Street

    30 m · 4 sec · South Church Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto South Church Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Church Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    4.9 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    11.1 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2293 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit right

    42 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 West: Rolla

    1237 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    111 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 32, MO 5, MO 64: Hartville

    932 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Jefferson Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Jefferson Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Commercial Street

    5 m · 1 sec · East Commercial Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Commercial Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wentzville and Lebanon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 West
111 mi · 74%
South Church Street
11.8 mi · 8%
South Jefferson Avenue
1.03 mi · 1%
MO 32
0.18 mi
North Linn Avenue
0.13 mi
West 4th Street
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

I 44 West

Merge slight left

111 mi · 02h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
125.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cuba
01h 30m from Wentzville
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Wentzville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lebanon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wentzville to Lebanon?

The road trip is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Cuba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from Wentzville and 74.9 miles from Lebanon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 125.5 miles (202 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.91 one way or $39.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Wentzville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lebanon.

Stop Ideas Near Cuba

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cuba, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cuba.

RAIL

Washington

65 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

72 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Jefferson City

88 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

104 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wentzville and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 125.54 mi (202.03 km).

Wentzville

#1 Wentzville

A city in St.

Population43,109
Coordinates38.8114400, -90.8529100
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Lebanon

#2 Lebanon

City in Laclede County, Missouri, United States

Population14,881
Coordinates37.6806000, -92.6637900
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Start: Wentzville (-90.85291, 38.81144)
End: Lebanon (-92.66379, 37.6806)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.28 gal
19.99 L · about $19.91
Round trip
$39.82
10.56 gal · 39.98 L
Estimated CO2
46.9 kg one way
Round trip: 93.8 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.91 $39.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.46 $44.91
Premium $4.65 $24.57 $49.15
Diesel $5.30 $28.01 $56.01

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Wentzville and Lebanon. The current time is 16:00:42.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.