How far is Wentzville, MO from Washington, MO?
The driving distance from Wentzville, MO to Washington, MO is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wentzville and Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wentzville and Washington.
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Start on East Allen Street
12 m · 8 sec · East Allen Street
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Turn left onto North Linn Avenue
706 ft · 26 sec · North Linn Avenue
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
135 m · 20 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto South Church Street
1031 ft · 36 sec · South Church Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Church Street
30 m · 4 sec · South Church Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Church Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Church Street
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
4.9 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wentzville and Washington.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
4.9 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Wentzville and Partly Sunny near Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wentzville to Washington?
The road trip is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Melle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Wentzville and 12.1 miles from Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Wentzville and Partly Sunny near Washington.
Stop Ideas Near New Melle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Park
Warrenton City Animal Control
Wentzville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Melle.
Washington
Kirkwood
Hermann
Gateway Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wentzville and Washington. Straight-line distance: 19.49 mi (31.37 km).
#1 Wentzville
A city in St.
| Population | 43,109 |
| Coordinates | 38.8114400, -90.8529100 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Washington
City in Franklin County, Missouri
| Population | 14,243 |
| Coordinates | 38.5581100, -91.0120900 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington (-91.01209, 38.55811)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
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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