How far is Wentzville, MO from Monett, MO?
The driving distance from Wentzville, MO to Monett, MO is about 244.8 miles (393.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.2 miles (341.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wentzville and Monett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wentzville and Monett.
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Start on East Allen Street
12 m · 8 sec · East Allen Street
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Turn left onto North Linn Avenue
706 ft · 26 sec · North Linn Avenue
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
135 m · 20 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto South Church Street
1031 ft · 36 sec · South Church Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Church Street
30 m · 4 sec · South Church Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Church Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Church Street
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
4.9 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
11.1 mi · 17 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2293 ft · 50 sec
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Take the exit right
42 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 44 West: Rolla
1237 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
169.8 mi · 3 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO MM, MO B
1040 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
96 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight
9 mi · 14 min
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Continue on Southwest Elm Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Southwest Elm Street
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
13 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto Farm Road 2240
3 mi · 5 min · Farm Road 2240
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Continue on East Cleveland Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Cleveland Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cleveland Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wentzville and Monett.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 44 West
Merge slight left
170 mi · 03h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wentzville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Monett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wentzville to Monett?
The road trip is about 244.8 miles (393.9 km) and usually takes 05h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waynesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.2 miles from Wentzville and 122.5 miles from Monett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.2 miles (341.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.34 one way or $68.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Wentzville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Monett.
Stop Ideas Near Waynesville
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 Waynesville.
Jefferson City
Hermann
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wentzville and Monett. Straight-line distance: 212.21 mi (341.52 km).
#1 Wentzville
A city in St.
| Population | 43,109 |
| Coordinates | 38.8114400, -90.8529100 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monett
City in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 9,161 |
| Coordinates | 36.9289500, -93.9277100 |
| Altitude | 413 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monett (-93.92771, 36.92895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 394 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
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 | $3.98 | $34.34 | $68.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $37.51 | $75.01 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $40.67 | $81.34 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $51.74 | $103.47 |
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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