How far is Wentzville, MO from Spanish Lake, MO?
The driving distance from Wentzville, MO to Spanish Lake, MO is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wentzville and Spanish Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wentzville and Spanish Lake.
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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
2469 ft · 1 min · East Pearce Boulevard
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Turn slight right
106 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Luetkenhaus Boulevard
152 m · 14 sec · Luetkenhaus Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward US 61 South, I 70, US 40
50 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 61 South
772 ft · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
2979 ft · 42 sec · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
2705 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
21.2 mi · 26 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
872 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago
2556 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on I 270 North: Chicago
1270 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago
988 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
11.8 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bellefontaine Road
1081 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Bellefontaine Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bellefontaine Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bellefontaine Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wentzville and Spanish Lake.
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
21.2 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving Wentzville and Sunny near Spanish Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wentzville to Spanish Lake?
The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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 18.8 miles from Wentzville and 18.8 miles from Spanish Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wentzville and Sunny near Spanish Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Charles
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Park
Jennings City Hall
Ferguson Finance Director
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Charles.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wentzville and Spanish Lake. Straight-line distance: 34.34 mi (55.26 km).
#1 Wentzville
A city in St.
| Population | 43,109 |
| Coordinates | 38.8114400, -90.8529100 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Spanish Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 19,650 |
| Coordinates | 38.7878300, -90.2159400 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spanish Lake (-90.21594, 38.78783)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.02 | $10.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.66 | $11.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.05 | $14.11 |
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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