Origin
Battlefield, MO
Evening in Battlefield on Wednesday
Local time
5:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Battlefield, MO to Wentzville, MO
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 12m
Distance
211.5 mi
340 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
Best Time to Leave
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.
Battlefield, MO
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Wentzville, MO
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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 $33.07 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,344 ft
553 ft
Total Climb
615 ft
Total Descent
1,256 ft
Highest Point
1,344 ft
~45.3 mi in
Elevation Range
791 ft
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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
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.
6
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
8
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
5
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.
6
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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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.
1
Start on 182
68 ft
·
3 sec
·
West 3rd Street
2
Turn right onto MO FF
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
MO FF
3
Continue on US 160
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
West Bypass
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 44 East: Rolla
5
Merge onto I 44
164 mi
·
2 hr 58 min
·
Payne Stewart Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 240
Toward MO 47: Union, Saint Clair
7
Keep slight left at fork
105 ft
·
5 sec
Exit 240
Toward MO 47: Union, Saint Clair
8
Turn left onto MO 47
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
North Main Street
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 50; MO 47
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 50; MO 47
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto MO 47
11 mi
·
17 min
·
MO 47
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto MO 94
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
MO 94
12
Continue on MO TT
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
MO TT
13
At end of road, turn left onto MO T
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
MO T
14
Continue on MO D
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
MO D
15
Turn left onto MO Z
7.3 mi
·
11 min
·
MO Z
16
Enter roundabout onto South Church Street
84 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Church Street
17
Continue on South Church Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Church Street
18
Turn right onto West 4th Street
442 ft
·
20 sec
·
West 4th Street
19
At end of road, turn left onto South Linn Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Linn Avenue
20
Turn right onto East Allen Street
40 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Allen Street
21
Arrive at destination
East Allen Street
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 47 miles or 56m 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 47 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
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 checkTop 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.07 one way
$66.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $36.30 | $72.61 |
| premium | $4.89 | $40.70 | $81.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.70 | $93.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Wentzville, MO
Evening in Wentzville on Wednesday
Local time
5:57 PM
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
75°F
Cuba, MO
106 mi in
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 cooler 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 $33.07 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.
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.
On the drive from Battlefield, MO to Wentzville, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Clair along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 553 ft to 1,344 ft elevation with about 615 ft of total climbing.
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