Origin
Ballwin, MO
Afternoon in Ballwin on Sunday
Local time
4:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ballwin, MO to Wentzville, MO
Drive Time
32m
Distance
26.3 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
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6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ballwin, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Wentzville, MO
Mikhail Nilov
Trip Overview
The drive from Ballwin, MO to Wentzville, MO covers 26.3 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Holloway Road, Baxter Road, Clarkson Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
13.2 miles from Ballwin, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 26.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Holloway Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Ballwin, MO to Wentzville, MO is easy. At 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ballwin, MO to Wentzville, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Holloway Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Baxter Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clarkson Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Olive Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Outer 40 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Avenue of the Saints | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pitman Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Holloway Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ballwin, MO and Wentzville, MO.
1
Start on the route
220 ft
·
21 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
220 ft
·
22 sec
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Holloway Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Holloway Road
4
Continue on Baxter Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Baxter Road
5
Turn right onto Clarkson Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Clarkson Road
6
Continue on Olive Boulevard
482 ft
·
17 sec
·
Olive Boulevard
7
Turn left onto North Outer 40
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
North Outer 40
8
Take the ramp slight left toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North
456 ft
·
11 sec
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I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North
9
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
19 mi
·
23 min
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Avenue of the Saints
10
Take the exit slight right toward Pitman Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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Pitman Avenue
11
Turn left onto Pitman Avenue
371 ft
·
9 sec
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Pitman Avenue
12
Turn right onto Luetkenhaus Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
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Luetkenhaus Boulevard
13
Turn left onto East Pearce Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pearce Boulevard
14
Turn left onto North Elm Street
217 ft
·
12 sec
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North Elm Street
15
Turn right onto East Allen Street
200 ft
·
9 sec
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East Allen Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 13.2 miles from Ballwin, MO, or about 16m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 26.3 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13.2 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wentzville, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ballwin, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ballwin, MO
This is one driving day of about 26.3 miles and 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ballwin, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13.2 mi from Ballwin, MO · 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 26.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13.2 miles from Ballwin, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wentzville, MO
The final approach into Wentzville, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Wentzville, MO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.99 one way
$7.99 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $4.40 | $8.81 |
| premium | $4.80 | $4.96 | $9.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.84 | $11.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Wentzville, MO
Afternoon in Wentzville on Sunday
Local time
4:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ballwin, MO to Wentzville, MO covers 26.3 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Holloway Road, Baxter Road, Clarkson Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.2 miles from Ballwin, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Ballwin, MO to Wentzville, MO is easy. At 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ballwin, MO to Wentzville, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ballwin, MO to Wentzville, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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