How far is Wentzville, MO from Weldon Spring, MO?

The driving distance from Wentzville, MO to Weldon Spring, MO is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.47 mi
00h 17m
Flight
11.12 mi
17.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.12 mi
Kilometers
17.89 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.47 mi
Kilometers
20.07 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weldon Spring
Thu, Oct 15, 2:35 PM CDT
Return by in Wentzville
Thu, Oct 15, 2:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wentzville
2026-10-15T14:17
Arrive Weldon Spring
Thu, Oct 15, 2:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wentzville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Dardenne Prairie
MO

City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States

From Wentzville
6.2 mi
00h 08m
To Weldon Spring
6.3 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wentzville and Weldon Spring.

  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

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Avenue of the Saints

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MO K, MO 94: O'Fallon, St Charles, Defiance, Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail

    2028 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on MO K: O'Fallon

    38 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1800 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Technology Drive

    1895 ft · 1 min · Technology Drive

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Technology Drive

    34 m · 5 sec · Technology Drive

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Technology Drive

    570 ft · 20 sec · Technology Drive

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Technology Drive

    35 m · 4 sec · Technology Drive

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Technology Drive

    2209 ft · 54 sec · Technology Drive

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Weldon Spring Road

    14 m · 1 sec · Weldon Spring Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Weldon Spring Road

    871 ft · 31 sec · Weldon Spring Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old 94 South

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
152 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
9.77 mi · 78%
Technology Drive
0.93 mi · 7%
East Pearce Boulevard
0.47 mi · 4%
MO K
0.41 mi · 3%
US 61 South
0.18 mi · 1%
Weldon Spring Road
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

9.77 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dardenne Prairie
00h 08m from Wentzville
Leave By
7:54 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wentzville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Weldon Spring.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wentzville to Weldon Spring?

The road trip is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Dardenne Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Wentzville and 6.3 miles from Weldon Spring.

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

The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.75 one way or $3.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Wentzville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Weldon Spring.

Stop Ideas Near Dardenne Prairie

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 Dardenne Prairie and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 0.8 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 5 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
Swingley Ridge @ Chesterfield City Hall SB
Nearby stop 12.7 mi away

Swingley Ridge @ Chesterfield City Hall SB

Chesterfield , MO
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dardenne Prairie.

RAIL

Washington

34 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

35 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

48 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

54 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wentzville and Weldon Spring. Straight-line distance: 11.12 mi (17.89 km).

Wentzville

#1 Wentzville

A city in St.

Population43,109
Coordinates38.8114400, -90.8529100
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Weldon Spring

#2 Weldon Spring

City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States

Population5,546
Coordinates38.7133900, -90.6892900
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Wentzville (-90.85291, 38.81144)
End: Weldon Spring (-90.68929, 38.71339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.67 L · about $1.75
Round trip
$3.50
0.88 gal · 3.34 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $1.75 $3.50
Mid-grade $4.34 $1.91 $3.82
Premium $4.71 $2.07 $4.14
Diesel $5.99 $2.63 $5.27

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Wentzville and Weldon Spring. The current time is 14:17:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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