Origin
Boonville, MO
Late night in Boonville on Monday
Local time
4:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boonville, MO to Wentzville, MO
Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
107.6 mi
173 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 0m
★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boonville, MO
ShotPot
Wentzville, MO
Mikhail Nilov
Trip Overview
The drive from Boonville, MO to Wentzville, MO covers 107.6 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, Bingham Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 81.9 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.34 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
53.8 miles from Boonville, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 9m drive with frequent turns across 107.6 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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 81.9 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Boonville, MO to Wentzville, MO is easy. At 2h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 106.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 107.1 miles (South Church Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 East: Columbia
Navigation decision point
Toward I 70 East: Columbia
5
106.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
Take the exit toward MO Z
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 209
Toward MO Z
5
107.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
|
South Church Street
Enter roundabout onto South Church Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
107.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m in
|
South Linn Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto South Linn Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
107.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m in
|
East Allen Street
Turn right onto East Allen Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 81.9 mi | 1h 36m |
| U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway | 17.3 mi | 18m |
| Bingham Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Linn Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 81.9 mi, about 1h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boonville, MO and Wentzville, MO.
1
Start on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Bingham Road
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Bingham Road
3
Take the ramp left toward I 70 East: Columbia
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 70 East: Columbia
4
Merge slight left onto U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
17 mi
·
18 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
5
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6
Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
7
Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
8
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
80 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward MO Z
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
MO Z
10
Turn left onto South Church Street
423 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Church Street
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Church Street
85 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Church Street
12
Exit the roundabout onto South Church Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Church Street
13
Turn right onto West 4th Street
443 ft
·
20 sec
·
West 4th Street
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Linn Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Linn Avenue
15
Turn right onto East Allen Street
39 ft
·
2 sec
·
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 53.8 miles from Boonville, MO, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.9 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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.8 miles or 1h 4m 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 45m
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 Boonville, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Boonville, MO
This is one driving day of about 107.6 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Boonville, 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.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 81.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.8 mi from Boonville, MO · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.8 miles from Boonville, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.9 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.34 one way
$32.69 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $18.02 | $36.03 |
| premium | $4.80 | $20.31 | $40.63 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.90 | $47.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.30 | $5.16 |
| Efficient EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.42 | $4.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43 | 0 | $15.06 | $6.89 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Late night in Wentzville on Monday
Local time
4:59 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
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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
17 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
2h 9m 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 Boonville, MO to Wentzville, MO covers 107.6 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, Bingham Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.8 miles from Boonville, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.34 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 Boonville, MO to Wentzville, MO is easy. At 2h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 106.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 107.1 miles (South Church Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Boonville, MO to Wentzville, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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