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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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 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
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.
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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
28.1 mi · 34 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Daniel Boone Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Big Bend Boulevard
857 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Big Bend Boulevard, Fontbonne University
40 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto South Big Bend Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · South Big Bend Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Delmar Boulevard
889 ft · 18 sec · Delmar Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Delmar Boulevard
29 m · 2 sec · Delmar Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Delmar Boulevard
159 m · 17 sec · Delmar Boulevard
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Turn right onto Kingsland Avenue
30 m · 6 sec · Kingsland Avenue
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Continue on Kingsland Avenue
53 m · 13 sec · Kingsland Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
City Hall Park
City of O'Fallon
Vinita Park City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterfield.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Washington
Alton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wentzville and University City. Straight-line distance: 31.21 mi (50.23 km).
#1 Wentzville
A city in St.
| Population | 43,109 |
| Coordinates | 38.8114400, -90.8529100 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
#2 University City
Suburb in St.
| Population | 34,165 |
| Coordinates | 38.6558800, -90.3092800 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
End: University City (-90.30928, 38.65588)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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