How far is Wentzville, MO from Willard, MO?
The driving distance from Wentzville, MO to Willard, MO is about 208.3 miles (335.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wentzville and Willard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wentzville and Willard.
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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
11.1 mi · 17 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2293 ft · 50 sec
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Take the exit right
42 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 44 West: Rolla
1237 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
164.4 mi · 2 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 160: West Bypass, Willard
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
41 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
41 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1 km · 55 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Jackson Street
15 m · 2 sec · East Jackson Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Jackson Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Jackson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Jackson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wentzville and Willard.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 44 West
Merge slight left
164 mi · 02h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wentzville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Willard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wentzville to Willard?
The road trip is about 208.3 miles (335.2 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?
Newburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.1 miles from Wentzville and 104.2 miles from Willard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 8:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.22 one way or $58.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wentzville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Willard.
Stop Ideas Near Newburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wentzville and Willard. Straight-line distance: 174.54 mi (280.89 km).
#1 Wentzville
A city in St.
| Population | 43,109 |
| Coordinates | 38.8114400, -90.8529100 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Willard
City in Missouri
| Population | 5,736 |
| Coordinates | 37.3050500, -93.4285300 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
End: Willard (-93.42853, 37.30505)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 335 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $3.98 | $29.22 | $58.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $31.91 | $63.81 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $34.60 | $69.19 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $44.01 | $88.02 |
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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