Trip from Battlefield, MO to Wentzville, MO

Drive Time

4h 12m

Distance

211.5 mi

340 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 59m ★

6 AM

4h 12m

8 AM

4h 38m

10 AM

4h 21m

12 PM

4h 19m

3 PM

4h 23m

5 PM

4h 37m

8 PM

4h 4m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Battlefield, MO

Surdu Horia

Wentzville, MO

Mikhail Nilov

Trip Overview

The drive from Battlefield, MO to Wentzville, MO covers 211.5 miles and takes about 4h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Payne Stewart Highway, MO 47, MO Z for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 164.4 miles on Payne Stewart Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.12 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

105.8 miles from Battlefield, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 12m drive with frequent turns across 211.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Payne Stewart Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 164.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 9.6 miles in near I 44 / Payne Stewart Highway.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 12m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 9.6 miles (I 44 / Payne Stewart Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 174 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 174.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

9.6 mi into trip | ~15m in | I 44 / Payne Stewart Highway

Merge onto I 44 / Payne Stewart Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

174 mi into trip | ~3h 13m in

Take the exit toward MO 47: Union, Saint Clair

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 240 Toward MO 47: Union, Saint Clair

174.2 mi into trip | ~3h 14m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MO 47: Union, Saint Clair

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 240 Toward MO 47: Union, Saint Clair

180 mi into trip | ~3h 22m in | US 50; MO 47

At end of road, turn left onto US 50; MO 47

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

211.4 mi into trip | ~4h 11m in | South Linn Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto South Linn Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Battlefield, MO to Wentzville, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Clair along the way.

Saint Clair

174 mi in | ~3h 13m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Payne Stewart Highway	164.4 mi	2h 58m
MO 47	11.1 mi	17m
MO Z	7.3 mi	11m
West Bypass	6.8 mi	10m
North Main Street	5.7 mi	8m
MO D	4.9 mi	7m
MO TT	3.5 mi	5m
MO T	3.1 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Payne Stewart Highway — 164.4 mi, about 2h 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Battlefield, MO and Wentzville, MO.

Start on West 3rd Street

69 ft · 4 sec · West 3rd Street

Turn right

2.5 mi · 3 min

Continue on West Bypass

6.8 mi · 10 min · West Bypass

Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 East: Rolla

0.3 mi · 38 sec · I 44 East: Rolla

Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway

164 mi · 2 hr 58 min · Payne Stewart Highway

Take the exit slight right toward MO 47: Union, Saint Clair

0.2 mi · 25 sec · MO 47: Union, Saint Clair

Keep slight left to continue on MO 47: Union, Saint Clair

105 ft · 5 sec · MO 47: Union, Saint Clair

Turn left onto North Main Street

5.7 mi · 8 min · North Main Street

At the end of the road, turn left

0.5 mi · 55 sec

Turn right

11 mi · 17 min

Turn right

0.7 mi · 1 min

Continue straight

3.5 mi · 5 min

At the end of the road, turn left

3.1 mi · 4 min

Continue straight

4.9 mi · 7 min

Turn left

7.3 mi · 11 min

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Church Street

85 ft · 4 sec · South Church Street

Exit the roundabout onto South Church Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · South Church Street

Turn right onto West 4th Street

443 ft · 20 sec · West 4th Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto South Linn Avenue

0.1 mi · 26 sec · South Linn Avenue

Turn right onto East Allen Street

39 ft · 2 sec · East Allen Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 105.8 miles from Battlefield, MO, or about 1h 59m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 164.4 miles.

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 80 miles or 1h 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 105.8 miles or 1h 59m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wentzville, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Battlefield, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Battlefield, MO

This is one driving day of about 211.5 miles and 4h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Battlefield, MO.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Payne Stewart Highway for about 164.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 105.8 mi from Battlefield, MO · 1h 59m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cahokia, IL

106 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

Cahokia, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cahokia, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 105.8 miles from Battlefield, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Payne Stewart Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 164.4 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

National Battlefield

Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and where the first Union general was killed in action. The costly Southern victory on August 10, 1861, focuse...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free

Caution: BE AWARE OF HIGH-WATER DANGER

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.12 one way

$64.25 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 74 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$35.41	$70.83
premium	$4.80	$39.93	$79.85
diesel	$5.64	$46.99	$93.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 74 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	63.4	0	$22.21	$10.15
Efficient EV	52.9	0	$18.51	$8.46
EV Truck/SUV	84.6	1	$29.61	$13.54

Gas CO2

74 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

Battlefield, MO

Morning in Battlefield on Monday

Local time

6:16 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wentzville, MO

Morning in Wentzville on Monday

Local time

6:16 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Mostly Clear

SW 12 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:46PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:46PM CDT until April 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

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

10 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

4h 12m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Battlefield, MO to Wentzville, MO covers 211.5 miles and takes about 4h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Payne Stewart Highway, MO 47, MO Z. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 105.8 miles from Battlefield, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.12 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 4h 12m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

On the drive from Battlefield, MO to Wentzville, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Clair along the way.

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Trip from Battlefield, MO to Wentzville, MO

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Wentzville, MO

National Parks Near This Route

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Battlefield, MO

Wentzville, MO

Same local time

10 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 12m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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