How far is Wentzville, MO from Union, NJ?
The driving distance from Wentzville, MO to Union, NJ is about 971 miles (1562.7 km), with a travel time of about 18h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 889.4 miles (1431.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 37h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 18h 41m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wentzville and Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wentzville and Union.
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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
29.9 mi · 37 min
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Merge slight right onto I 70 East: Indianapolis
82.8 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Indianapolis
140.1 mi · 2 hr 36 min
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Keep slight left
75.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Keep slight left
24.2 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left
20.9 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight left
49.2 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight right to continue on West Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · West Freeway
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Continue on South Innerbelt
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt
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Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt
2008 ft · 31 sec · South Innerbelt
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Continue on East Freeway
118.5 mi · 2 hr 10 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight right
20.1 mi · 24 min
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Continue on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
57.3 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Toll East, I 76 Toll, PATP: Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
2490 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 76 East: Harrisburg
2088 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
152 mi · 2 hr 48 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Harrisburg
1712 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Harrisburg Pike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg
1358 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
931 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
1828 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
2072 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: Allentown
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Continue on 78th Division Highway
7.6 mi · 9 min · 78th Division Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
42.8 mi · 51 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: New Jersey
58 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
16.6 mi · 19 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 124 East: Maplewood
1775 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Springfield Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Springfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Vauxhall Road
2 mi · 5 min · Vauxhall Road
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Turn left onto Harding Avenue
74 m · 11 sec · Harding Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harding Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wentzville and Union.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
152 mi · 02h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Wentzville and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Union.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wentzville to Union?
The road trip is about 971 miles (1562.7 km) and usually takes 18h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Amsterdam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 484.6 miles from Wentzville and 486.4 miles from Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 889.4 miles (1431.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $129.19 one way or $258.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 304.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Wentzville and Union, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Wentzville and Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Union.
Stop Ideas Near Amsterdam
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 Amsterdam.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wentzville and Union. Straight-line distance: 889.43 mi (1431.4 km).
#1 Wentzville
A city in St.
| Population | 43,109 |
| Coordinates | 38.8114400, -90.8529100 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Union
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 67,137 |
| Coordinates | 40.6976000, -74.2632000 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union (-74.2632, 40.6976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1563 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 32h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 24h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 19h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 16h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 13h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 12h 06m |
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 | $129.19 | $258.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $145.71 | $291.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $159.45 | $318.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $181.72 | $363.43 |
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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