Origin
Cameron, MO
Morning in Cameron on Monday
Local time
6:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cameron, MO to Wentzville, MO
Drive Time
4h 36m
Distance
229.7 mi
370 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 23m
★
6 AM
4h 37m
8 AM
5h 3m
10 AM
4h 46m
12 PM
4h 43m
3 PM
4h 47m
5 PM
5h 2m
8 PM
4h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cameron, MO
life vibes
Wentzville, MO
Mikhail Nilov
Trip Overview
The drive from Cameron, MO to Wentzville, MO covers 229.7 miles and takes about 4h 36m 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, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 101.7 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.89 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
114.9 miles from Cameron, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 36m drive with frequent turns across 229.7 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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 101.7 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 69.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 36m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 69.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 229 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 229.3 miles (South Church Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
69.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia
5
229 mi into trip
|
~4h 34m in
Take the exit toward MO Z
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 209
Toward MO Z
5
229.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 34m in
|
South Church Street
Enter roundabout onto South Church Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
229.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 36m in
|
South Linn Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto South Linn Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
229.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 36m in
|
East Allen Street
Turn right onto East Allen Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 101.7 mi | 1h 57m |
| U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway | 54.4 mi | 58m |
| Main Street | 45.2 mi | 1h 1m |
| North Walnut Street | 13.1 mi | 17m |
| MO 116 | 10.6 mi | 13m |
| Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| South Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 101.7 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cameron, MO and Wentzville, MO.
1
Start on West 2nd Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 2nd Street
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Walnut Street
13 mi
·
17 min
·
North Walnut Street
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
220 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
4
Exit the roundabout
11 mi
·
13 min
5
Turn right onto Main Street
45 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Main Street
6
Take the exit left toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia
7
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8
Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
32 mi
·
34 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
9
Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22 mi
·
24 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
10
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11
Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
12
Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
13
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
80 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward MO Z
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
MO Z
15
Turn left onto South Church Street
423 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Church Street
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Church Street
85 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Church Street
17
Exit the roundabout onto South Church Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Church Street
18
Turn right onto West 4th Street
443 ft
·
20 sec
·
West 4th Street
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Linn Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Linn Avenue
20
Turn right onto East Allen Street
39 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Allen Street
21
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 114.9 miles from Cameron, MO, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.7 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 80 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.9 miles or 2h 22m 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 46m
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 Cameron, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Cameron, MO
This is one driving day of about 229.7 miles and 4h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cameron, 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 101.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 114.9 mi from Cameron, MO · 2h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
115 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 114.9 miles from Cameron, 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 101.7 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
$34.89 one way
$69.78 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $38.46 | $76.92 |
| premium | $4.80 | $43.36 | $86.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $51.03 | $102.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.9 | 0 | $24.12 | $11.03 |
| Efficient EV | 57.4 | 0 | $20.10 | $9.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.9 | 1 | $32.16 | $14.70 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Morning in Wentzville on Monday
Local time
6:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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 36m 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 Cameron, MO to Wentzville, MO covers 229.7 miles and takes about 4h 36m 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, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 114.9 miles from Cameron, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.89 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 36m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 69.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 229 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 229.3 miles (South Church Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Cameron, MO to Wentzville, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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