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Trip from Bonne Terre, MO to Wentzville, MO

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 44m

Distance

86.1 mi

139 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 37m ★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 40m

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

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city in St. Francois County, Missouri, United States

Bonne Terre, MO

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city in St. Charles County, Missouri, United States

Wentzville, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bonne Terre, MO to Wentzville, MO covers 86.1 miles and takes about 1h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Avenue of the Saints, US 67, I 55 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.6 miles on Avenue of the Saints. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.46 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

43.1 miles from Bonne Terre, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 44m highway drive covering 86.1 miles, with most of the trip on Avenue of the Saints and US 67. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.6 miles on Avenue of the Saints.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Avenue of the Saints is the longest continuous segment at about 25.6 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

900 ft 425 ft

Total Climb

468 ft

Total Descent

667 ft

Highest Point

900 ft

~6.2 mi in

Elevation Range

475 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Avenue of the Saints and US 67. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 46.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 86.1 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 46.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

8
46.4 mi into trip | ~53m in

Take the exit toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 196 Toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chi...
8
46.6 mi into trip | ~54m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 West: Kansas City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 270 West: Kansas City
8
58.9 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Take the exit toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 12 Toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Lo...
8
59.1 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Went...
6
85.2 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in

Take the exit toward Pitman Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Pitman Avenue

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Bonne Terre, MO and Wentzville, MO, road signs point toward Chicago and Saint Louis.

Chicago

46.4 mi in | ~53m

Saint Louis

58.9 mi in | ~1h 10m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Avenue of the Saints 25.6 mi 31m
US 67 23.1 mi 26m
I 55 20.5 mi 22m
I 270 11.5 mi 14m
Rosa Parks Highway 1.3 mi 1m
Benham Street 0.7 mi 1m
East Pearce Boulevard 0.5 mi 1m
Park Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Avenue of the Saints — 25.6 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MO E

12 ft · 6 sec · North Division Street
2

Turn left onto MO 47

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Park Avenue
3

Continue on MO 47

0.7 mi · 1 min · Benham Street
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward US 67 North: Saint Louis
5

Merge onto US 67

23 mi · 26 min · US 67
6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 67

0.3 mi · 27 sec · US 67
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
8

Merge onto I 55

21 mi · 22 min · I 55
9

Continue on I 55

1.3 mi · 1 min · Rosa Parks Highway
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 196 Toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork

388 ft · 8 sec
Toward I 270 West: Kansas City Use the slight left lane.
12

Continue on this road

0.7 mi · 1 min · this road
Exit 196 Toward I 270 West
13

Merge onto I 270

11 mi · 14 min · I 270
Use the straight lane.
14

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Exit 12 Toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville Use the slight left lane.
16

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 9 sec · this road
Exit 12 Toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
17

Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61

26 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight lane.
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward Pitman Avenue Use the slight right lane.
19

Turn left onto Pitman Avenue

370 ft · 9 sec · Pitman Avenue
Use the left lane.
20

Turn right onto Luetkenhaus Boulevard

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Luetkenhaus Boulevard
21

Turn left onto East Pearce Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Pearce Boulevard
Use the left lane.
22

Turn left onto North Elm Street

216 ft · 11 sec · North Elm Street
23

Turn right onto East Allen Street

201 ft · 8 sec · East Allen Street
24

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 43.1 miles from Bonne Terre, MO, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.6 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 19 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 43.1 miles or 50m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 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 Bonne Terre, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bonne Terre, MO

This is one driving day of about 86.1 miles and 1h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Bonne Terre, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Avenue of the Saints for about 25.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 43.1 mi from Bonne Terre, MO · 50m into the drive

Unincorporated community in Missouri, U.S.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Affton, MO

43 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

Crystal City, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Arnold, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43.1 miles from Bonne Terre, 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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.46 one way

$26.92 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $14.78 $29.56
premium $4.89 $16.57 $33.14
diesel $5.61 $19.01 $38.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.8 0 $9.04 $4.13
Efficient EV 21.5 0 $7.53 $3.44
EV Truck/SUV 34.4 0 $12.05 $5.51

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Bonne Terre, MO

Evening in Bonne Terre on Wednesday

Local time

6:17 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Partly Cloudy

SW 12 mph 3% 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

Destination

Wentzville, MO

Evening in Wentzville on Wednesday

Local time

6:17 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

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 44m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bonne Terre, MO to Wentzville, MO covers 86.1 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avenue of the Saints, US 67, I 55. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.1 miles from Bonne Terre, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.46 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 86.1 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 46.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bonne Terre, MO and Wentzville, MO, road signs point toward Chicago and Saint Louis.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 425 ft to 900 ft elevation with about 468 ft of total climbing.

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