Origin
Black Jack, MO
Evening in Black Jack on Wednesday
Local time
5:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Black Jack, MO to Wentzville, MO
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
47m
Distance
35.4 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Black Jack, MO
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Wentzville, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Black Jack, MO to Wentzville, MO covers 35.4 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, Rosemary Straub Davison Highway, Old Halls Ferry Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.7 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.53 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
17.7 miles from Black Jack, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 47m highway drive covering 35.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and Rosemary Straub Davison Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.7 miles on I 70.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Rosemary Straub Davison Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near MO AC / New Halls Ferry Road.
Route Complexity
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 35.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (MO AC / New Halls Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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MO AC / New Halls Ferry Road
Turn left onto MO AC / New Halls Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
5
2.4 mi into trip
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~5m in
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I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
Merge onto I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
10.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 20A
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
8
11.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20B
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
6
35.3 mi into trip
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~47m 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 Black Jack, MO to Wentzville, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Kansas City along the way.
Kansas City
10.9 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 22.7 mi | 28m |
| Rosemary Straub Davison Highway | 8.6 mi | 10m |
| Old Halls Ferry Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Mehl Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Dunn Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| New Halls Ferry Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Church Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Linn Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 22.7 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Black Jack, MO and Wentzville, MO.
1
Start on Parker Road
392 ft
·
9 sec
·
Parker Road
2
Continue on Old Halls Ferry Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Halls Ferry Road
3
Turn right onto Mehl Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mehl Avenue
4
Turn right onto Netherton Drive
394 ft
·
18 sec
·
Netherton Drive
5
Turn left onto MO AC
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
New Halls Ferry Road
Use the left / right lanes.
6
Turn sharp right onto Dunn Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Dunn Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 270 West
8
Merge onto I 270
8.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 20A
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
10
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
this road
Exit 20A-B
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 20B
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 70
23 mi
·
28 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 209
Toward MO Z
14
Enter roundabout onto South Church Street
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
South Church Street
15
Continue on South Church Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Church Street
16
Turn right onto West 4th Street
442 ft
·
20 sec
·
West 4th Street
17
At end of road, turn left onto South Linn Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Linn Avenue
18
Turn right onto East Allen Street
40 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Allen Street
19
Arrive at destination
East Allen Street
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 17.7 miles from Black Jack, MO, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.7 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 35 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.7 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wentzville, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Black Jack, MO.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Black Jack, MO
This is one driving day of about 35.4 miles and 47m.
At 35.4 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 22.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.7 mi from Black Jack, MO · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Black Jack, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Wentzville, MO
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Wentzville, MO if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.53 one way
$11.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.08 | $12.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.81 | $13.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.82 | $15.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Evening in Wentzville on Wednesday
Local time
5:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
47m 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 Black Jack, MO to Wentzville, MO covers 35.4 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, Rosemary Straub Davison Highway, Old Halls Ferry Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.7 miles from Black Jack, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.53 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 35.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (MO AC / New Halls Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Black Jack, MO to Wentzville, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Kansas City along the way.
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