How far is Wentzville, MO from Nixa, MO?
The driving distance from Wentzville, MO to Nixa, MO is about 213.7 miles (343.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.6 miles (290.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wentzville and Nixa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wentzville and Nixa.
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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
45 m · 7 sec · North Linn Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
115 m · 18 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Church Street
1589 ft · 55 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 · 4 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 · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
157.7 mi · 2 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Branson
1412 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway
11 mi · 14 min · Schoolcraft Freeway
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO J, MO CC: Fremont Hills
1112 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Fremont Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Fremont Road
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Turn right onto East North Road
1 mi · 2 min · East North Road
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Turn left onto North Cheyenne Road
3150 ft · 1 min · North Cheyenne Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
18 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wentzville and Nixa.
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
158 mi · 02h 50m
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.
Sunny leaving Wentzville and Mostly Sunny near Nixa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wentzville to Nixa?
The road trip is about 213.7 miles (343.9 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?
Newburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.8 miles from Wentzville and 106.9 miles from Nixa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.6 miles (290.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.43 one way or $56.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wentzville and Mostly Sunny near Nixa.
Stop Ideas Near Newburg
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 Newburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wentzville and Nixa. Straight-line distance: 180.62 mi (290.68 km).
#1 Wentzville
A city in St.
| Population | 43,109 |
| Coordinates | 38.8114400, -90.8529100 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nixa
City in Christian County, Missouri
| Population | 23,330 |
| Coordinates | 37.0433900, -93.2943500 |
| Altitude | 395 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nixa (-93.29435, 37.04339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 344 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $28.43 | $56.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.07 | $64.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.09 | $70.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.99 | $79.98 |
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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