How far is Wentzville, MO from Louisiana, MO?
The driving distance from Wentzville, MO to Louisiana, MO is about 50 miles (80.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
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.
Human settlement in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wentzville and Louisiana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wentzville and Louisiana.
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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
31.1 mi · 37 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward MO FF, MO D: Eolia
1329 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right
67 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Green Street
1196 ft · 24 sec · Green Street
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Continue on North Main Street
14.9 mi · 26 min · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Georgia Street
1194 ft · 26 sec · Georgia Street
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Turn right onto North 7th Street
90 m · 15 sec · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto Tennessee Street
11 m · 2 sec · Tennessee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tennessee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wentzville and Louisiana.
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
31.1 mi · 00h 37m
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 Louisiana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wentzville to Louisiana?
The road trip is about 50 miles (80.4 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Silex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Wentzville and 25 miles from Louisiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.64 one way or $13.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 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 Louisiana.
Stop Ideas Near Silex
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 Silex.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wentzville and Louisiana. Straight-line distance: 45.32 mi (72.93 km).
#1 Wentzville
A city in St.
| Population | 43,109 |
| Coordinates | 38.8114400, -90.8529100 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Louisiana
Town in Pike County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 3,219 |
| Coordinates | 39.4489400, -91.0515300 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| Country | United States |
End: Louisiana (-91.05153, 39.44894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.64 | $13.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.49 | $14.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.34 | $18.67 |
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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