How far is Wentzville, MO from Union, MO?

The driving distance from Wentzville, MO to Union, MO is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.9 mi
00h 49m
Flight
26.35 mi
42.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.35 mi
Kilometers
42.4 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.9 mi
Kilometers
49.73 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Thu, Apr 23, 5:32 AM CDT
Return by in Wentzville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wentzville
2026-04-23T04:42
Arrive Union
Thu, Apr 23, 5:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Marthasville
MO

City in Missouri

From Wentzville
15.5 mi
00h 24m
To Union
15.4 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Allen Street

    12 m · 8 sec · East Allen Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Linn Avenue

    706 ft · 26 sec · North Linn Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    135 m · 20 sec · West 4th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    1031 ft · 36 sec · South Church Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Church Street

    30 m · 4 sec · South Church Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto South Church Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Church Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    4.9 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    10 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Independence Drive

    63 m · 7 sec · East Independence Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Church Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Park Avenue

    900 ft · 31 sec · East Park Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Church Street
11.8 mi · 38%
North Church Street
0.7 mi · 2%
East Park Avenue
0.17 mi · 1%
North Linn Avenue
0.13 mi
West 4th Street
0.08 mi
East Independence Drive
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

9.98 mi · 00h 15m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marthasville
00h 24m from Wentzville
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wentzville and Mostly Sunny 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 30.9 miles (49.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Marthasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Wentzville and 15.4 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wentzville and Mostly Sunny near Union.

Stop Ideas Near Marthasville

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 Marthasville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Wentzville City Hall
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Wentzville City Hall

Wentzville , MO
1001 Schroeder Creek Blvd, Wentzville, MO 63385
Rating 3.5/5 8 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marthasville.

RAIL

Washington

8 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

34 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Kirkwood

57 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

74 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wentzville and Union. Straight-line distance: 26.35 mi (42.4 km).

Wentzville

#1 Wentzville

A city in St.

Population43,109
Coordinates38.8114400, -90.8529100
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Union

#2 Union

City in and county seat of Franklin County, Missouri, United States

Population12,094
Coordinates38.4500500, -91.0084800
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Wentzville (-90.85291, 38.81144)
End: Union (-91.00848, 38.45005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.13 L · about $4.11
Round trip
$8.22
2.18 gal · 8.26 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.11 $8.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.64 $9.27
Premium $4.65 $5.07 $10.15
Diesel $5.30 $5.78 $11.56

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wentzville and Union. The current time is 04:42:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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