How far is Wentzville, MO from Old Jamestown, MO?

The driving distance from Wentzville, MO to Old Jamestown, MO is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
34.87 mi
00h 51m
Flight
30.61 mi
49.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.61 mi
Kilometers
49.26 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.87 mi
Kilometers
56.12 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Old Jamestown
Thu, Oct 15, 3:25 PM CDT
Return by in Wentzville
Thu, Oct 15, 4:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wentzville
2026-10-15T14:34
Arrive Old Jamestown
Thu, Oct 15, 3:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Saint Charles
MO

A city in St.

From Wentzville
17.4 mi
00h 25m
To Old Jamestown
17.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wentzville and Old Jamestown.

  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

    2979 ft · 42 sec · Avenue of the Saints

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

    2705 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    21.2 mi · 26 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

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

    872 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2556 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    988 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67

    1565 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Lindbergh Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Lindbergh Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Patterson Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Patterson Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Vaile Ave

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Vaile Ave

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Halls Ferry Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Old Halls Ferry Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Halls Ferry Road

    1368 ft · 38 sec · Old Halls Ferry Road

  22. 22

    Turn left

    52 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    1292 ft · 2 min

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
21.2 mi · 61%
I 270 North
5.16 mi · 15%
Patterson Road
2.29 mi · 7%
North Lindbergh Boulevard
2.14 mi · 6%
Vaile Ave
1.12 mi · 3%
Avenue of the Saints
0.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

21.2 mi · 00h 26m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Charles
00h 25m from Wentzville
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wentzville and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Old Jamestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wentzville to Old Jamestown?

The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Saint Charles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Wentzville and 17.5 miles from Old Jamestown.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wentzville and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Old Jamestown.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Charles

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 Saint Charles and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of O'Fallon
Meeting point 8.7 mi away

City of O'Fallon

O'Fallon , MO
100 N Main St, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Rating 3.3/5 22 reviews City Hall,Water utility company
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

Vinita Park City Hall

St. Louis , MO
8374 Midland Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63114
Rating 3.4/5 5 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Charles.

RAIL

Kirkwood

23 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

30 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

33 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

52 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wentzville and Old Jamestown. Straight-line distance: 30.61 mi (49.26 km).

Wentzville

#1 Wentzville

A city in St.

Population43,109
Coordinates38.8114400, -90.8529100
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Old Jamestown

This historic settlement in Saint Louis County, Missouri, is nestled along the Missouri River, defining its geographic character.

Population0
Coordinates38.8349400, -90.2851100
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: Wentzville (-90.85291, 38.81144)
End: Old Jamestown (-90.28511, 38.83494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.66 L · about $4.89
Round trip
$9.78
2.46 gal · 9.32 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $4.89 $9.78
Mid-grade $4.34 $5.34 $10.68
Premium $4.71 $5.79 $11.58
Diesel $5.99 $7.37 $14.73

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Wentzville and Old Jamestown. The current time is 14:34:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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