How far is Wentzville, MO from Lemay, MO?

The driving distance from Wentzville, MO to Lemay, MO is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
43.4 mi
00h 58m
Flight
36.42 mi
58.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.42 mi
Kilometers
58.62 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.4 mi
Kilometers
69.85 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lemay
Thu, Apr 23, 8:35 AM CDT
Return by in Wentzville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wentzville
2026-04-23T07:36
Arrive Lemay
Thu, Apr 23, 8:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Chesterfield
MO

A city in St.

From Wentzville
21.7 mi
00h 29m
To Lemay
21.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Allen Street

    12 m · 4 sec · East Allen Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Linn Avenue

    65 m · 11 sec · North Linn Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Pearce Boulevard

    2469 ft · 1 min · East Pearce Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    106 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Luetkenhaus Boulevard

    152 m · 14 sec · Luetkenhaus Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward US 61 South, I 70, US 40

    50 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 61 South

    772 ft · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    25.5 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    1829 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    1691 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

    1911 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis

    557 ft · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 55 North, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis

    797 ft · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 61, US 67

    1885 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lemay Ferry Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Lemay Ferry Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Paule Avenue

    1200 ft · 58 sec · Paule Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dammert Avenue

    69 m · 12 sec · Dammert Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Placid Avenue

    652 ft · 34 sec · Placid Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Rembold Avenue

    61 m · 9 sec · Rembold Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rembold Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
25.5 mi · 59%
I 270 South
11.8 mi · 27%
Lemay Ferry Road
3.49 mi · 8%
East Pearce Boulevard
0.47 mi · 1%
I 55
0.36 mi · 1%
US 61
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

25.5 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
36.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterfield
00h 29m from Wentzville
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wentzville and Sunny near Lemay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Chesterfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Wentzville and 21.7 miles from Lemay.

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

The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.77 one way or $11.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wentzville and Sunny near Lemay.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Chesterfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Wildwood City Hall
Meeting point 6.7 mi away

Wildwood City Hall

Wildwood , MO
16860 Main St, Wildwood, MO 63040
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews City Hall
Ferguson Finance Director
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

Ferguson Finance Director

Ferguson , MO
110 Church St, Ferguson, MO 63135
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

17 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

33 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

39 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

47 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wentzville and Lemay. Straight-line distance: 36.42 mi (58.62 km).

Wentzville

#1 Wentzville

A city in St.

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

#2 Lemay

Census designated place

Population16,645
Coordinates38.5333900, -90.2792800
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: Wentzville (-90.85291, 38.81144)
End: Lemay (-90.27928, 38.53339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.8 L · about $5.77
Round trip
$11.54
3.06 gal · 11.6 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.77 $11.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.51 $13.01
Premium $4.65 $7.12 $14.24
Diesel $5.30 $8.12 $16.23

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wentzville and Lemay. The current time is 07:36:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.