How far is Wentzville, MO from University City, MO?

The driving distance from Wentzville, MO to University City, MO is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
36.35 mi
00h 47m
Flight
31.21 mi
50.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.21 mi
Kilometers
50.23 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.35 mi
Kilometers
58.5 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in University City
Thu, May 7, 9:28 AM CDT
Return by in Wentzville
Thu, May 7, 10:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wentzville
2026-05-07T08:40
Arrive University City
Thu, May 7, 9:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chesterfield
MO

A city in St.

From Wentzville
18.1 mi
00h 23m
To University City
18.2 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wentzville and University City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wentzville and University City.

  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

    28.1 mi · 34 min · Avenue of the Saints

  9. 9

    Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Daniel Boone Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Big Bend Boulevard

    857 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Big Bend Boulevard, Fontbonne University

    40 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Big Bend Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · South Big Bend Boulevard

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Delmar Boulevard

    889 ft · 18 sec · Delmar Boulevard

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Delmar Boulevard

    29 m · 2 sec · Delmar Boulevard

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Delmar Boulevard

    159 m · 17 sec · Delmar Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Kingsland Avenue

    30 m · 6 sec · Kingsland Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Kingsland Avenue

    53 m · 13 sec · Kingsland Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kingsland Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
28.1 mi · 77%
Daniel Boone Expressway
4.9 mi · 13%
South Big Bend Boulevard
1.96 mi · 5%
East Pearce Boulevard
0.47 mi · 1%
Delmar Boulevard
0.29 mi · 1%
Big Bend Boulevard
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

28.1 mi · 00h 34m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
31.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterfield
00h 23m from Wentzville
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wentzville and Sunny near University City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wentzville to University City?

The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Chesterfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Wentzville and 18.2 miles from University City.

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

The direct path is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wentzville and Sunny near University City.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterfield

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 Chesterfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 10.9 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 11.1 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 14.1 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 Chesterfield.

RAIL

Kirkwood

17 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

33 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

39 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

47 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wentzville and University City. Straight-line distance: 31.21 mi (50.23 km).

Wentzville

#1 Wentzville

A city in St.

Population43,109
Coordinates38.8114400, -90.8529100
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
University City

#2 University City

Suburb in St.

Population34,165
Coordinates38.6558800, -90.3092800
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Wentzville (-90.85291, 38.81144)
End: University City (-90.30928, 38.65588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.86 L · about $4.83
Round trip
$9.65
2.56 gal · 9.72 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.83 $9.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.44 $10.89
Premium $4.65 $5.96 $11.91
Diesel $5.30 $6.79 $13.58

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Wentzville and University City. The current time is 08:40:10.

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.