Origin
Cameron, MO
Evening in Cameron on Wednesday
Local time
6:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 36m
Distance
229.7 mi
370 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cameron, MO
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Wentzville, MO
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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 $35.91 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 .
Expect a 4h 36m drive with frequent turns across 229.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
550 ft
Total Descent
951 ft
Highest Point
1,032 ft
Elevation Range
413 ft
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.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
Take the exit toward MO Z
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Enter roundabout onto South Church Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
At end of road, turn left onto South Linn Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn right onto East Allen Street
Navigation decision point
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Cameron, MO and Wentzville, MO.
Start on West 2nd Street
At end of road, turn right onto I 35 Business; US 69
Enter roundabout onto MO 116
Continue on MO 116
Turn right onto MO 13
Take the exit
Merge onto I 70; US 40
Continue on I 70; US 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
Continue on I 70; US 40
Continue on I 70; US 40
Continue on I 70; US 40
Continue on I 70; US 40
Take the exit
Turn left onto MO Z
Enter roundabout onto South Church Street
Continue on South Church Street
Turn right onto West 4th Street
At end of road, turn left onto South Linn Avenue
Turn right onto East Allen Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 51 miles or 1h 8m 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.
Open the route before leaving Cameron, 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 Cameron, MO
This is one driving day of about 229.7 miles and 4h 36m.
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.
A short stop after about 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
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.
Regular Gas
$35.91 one way
$71.82 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $39.43 | $78.86 |
| premium | $4.89 | $44.20 | $88.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.71 | $101.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Cameron on Wednesday
Local time
6:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Wentzville on Wednesday
Local time
6:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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