How far is Willard, MO from Wentzville, MO?
The driving distance from Willard, MO to Wentzville, MO is about 208.6 miles (335.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight 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 03h 29m.
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 Willard and Wentzville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willard and Wentzville.
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Start on West Jackson Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Jackson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
61 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1 km · 48 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 4 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
33 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp left
1546 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway
164.4 mi · 2 hr 58 min · Payne Stewart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 47: Union, Saint Clair
1030 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 47: Union, Saint Clair
32 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
5.7 mi · 8 min · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
2437 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right
11.1 mi · 17 min
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Turn right
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
7.3 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Church Street
26 m · 4 sec · South Church Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Church Street
1037 ft · 39 sec · South Church Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
135 m · 20 sec · West 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Linn Avenue
706 ft · 26 sec · South Linn Avenue
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Turn right onto East Allen Street
12 m · 2 sec · East Allen Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Allen Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Willard and Wentzville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Payne Stewart Highway
Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Willard and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wentzville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Willard to Wentzville?
The road trip is about 208.6 miles (335.7 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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 Willard and 104.4 miles from Wentzville.
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 34.1 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 10:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.26 one way or $58.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Willard and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wentzville.
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 Willard and Wentzville. Straight-line distance: 174.54 mi (280.89 km).
#1 Willard
City in Missouri
| Population | 5,736 |
| Coordinates | 37.3050500, -93.4285300 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wentzville
A city in St.
| Population | 43,109 |
| Coordinates | 38.8114400, -90.8529100 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Allen Street (-90.852906, 38.81143)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 336 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 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $29.26 | $58.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $31.95 | $63.90 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $34.64 | $69.29 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $44.07 | $88.14 |
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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