How far is Wentzville, MO from Warrensburg, MO?

The driving distance from Wentzville, MO to Warrensburg, MO is about 177 miles (284.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.3 miles (249.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.02 mi
03h 25m
Flight
155.31 mi
249.94 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.31 mi
Kilometers
249.94 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.02 mi
Kilometers
284.88 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warrensburg
Sun, May 31, 5:58 AM CDT
Return by in Wentzville
Sun, May 31, 9:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wentzville
2026-05-31T02:33
Arrive Warrensburg
Sun, May 31, 5:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wentzville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Huntsdale
MO

Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America

From Wentzville
88.4 mi
01h 42m
To Warrensburg
88.7 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wentzville and Warrensburg.

  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 1 toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

    6 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

    1010 ft · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    80.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    54.4 mi · 58 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    19.8 mi · 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Higginsville, Warrensburg

    1012 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    12.2 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    25 m · 1 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Maguire Street

    40 m · 2 sec · North Maguire Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto North Maguire Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Maguire Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Maguire Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.1 mi · 45%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 31%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
21.7 mi · 12%
MO 13
3.04 mi · 2%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.96 mi · 1%
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial High
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

80.1 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
155.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntsdale
01h 42m from Wentzville
Leave By
10:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wentzville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Warrensburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wentzville to Warrensburg?

The road trip is about 177 miles (284.9 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Huntsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Wentzville and 88.7 miles from Warrensburg.

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

The direct path is about 155.3 miles (249.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.57 one way or $47.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wentzville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Warrensburg.

Stop Ideas Near Huntsdale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Huntsdale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

45 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

69 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Hermann

93 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Warrensburg

111 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wentzville and Warrensburg. Straight-line distance: 155.31 mi (249.94 km).

Wentzville

#1 Wentzville

A city in St.

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

#2 Warrensburg

City in Missouri

Population20,539
Coordinates38.7627900, -93.7360500
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Wentzville (-90.85291, 38.81144)
End: Warrensburg (-93.73605, 38.76279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.25 gal
23.65 L · about $23.57
Round trip
$47.14
12.5 gal · 47.3 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 111.1 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.57 $47.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.58 $53.16
Premium $4.65 $29.09 $58.18
Diesel $5.30 $33.15 $66.30

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Wentzville and Warrensburg. The current time is 02:33:04.

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.