How far is Wentzville, MO from Richmond, MO?
The driving distance from Wentzville, MO to Richmond, MO is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.
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 Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wentzville and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wentzville and Richmond.
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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 1 toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
6 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
1010 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 58 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
19.8 mi · 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Higginsville, Warrensburg
1012 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right
25.4 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1471 ft · 50 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wentzville and Richmond.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.1 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wentzville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wentzville to Richmond?
The road trip is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Rocheport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.9 miles from Wentzville and 93.3 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 9:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.12 one way or $52.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wentzville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Rocheport
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 Rocheport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wentzville and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 170.71 mi (274.73 km).
#1 Wentzville
A city in St.
| Population | 43,109 |
| Coordinates | 38.8114400, -90.8529100 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richmond
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 5,603 |
| Coordinates | 39.2786200, -93.9768900 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richmond (-93.97689, 39.27862)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $26.12 | $52.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $28.52 | $57.04 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $30.92 | $61.85 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $39.34 | $78.68 |
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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