Origin
Crestwood, MO
Night in Crestwood on Friday
Local time
11:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crestwood, MO to Wentzville, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
36 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crestwood, MO
Theodore Nguyen
Wentzville, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Crestwood, MO to Wentzville, MO covers 36 miles and takes about 48m 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, I 270, Watson Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.6 miles on Avenue of the Saints. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 36 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 48m drive with frequent turns across 36 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 36 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (MO 366 / Watson Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MO 366 / Watson Road
Turn sharp right onto MO 366 / Watson Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 270: Memphis, Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 270: Memphis, Chicago
8
8.8 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
9 mi into trip
|
~14m 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...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Crestwood, MO and Wentzville, MO, road signs point toward Chicago, Memphis and Saint Louis.
Chicago
2 mi in
|
~4m
|
via US Historic 66
Memphis
2 mi in
|
~4m
|
via US Historic 66
Saint Louis
8.8 mi in
|
~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 25.6 mi | 31m |
| I 270 | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Watson Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Pearce Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US Historic 66 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Luetkenhaus Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pitman Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Elm Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 25.6 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crestwood, MO and Wentzville, MO.
1
Start on MO 366
63 ft
·
7 sec
·
Watson Road
2
Turn left
378 ft
·
33 sec
Use the left lane.
3
Turn sharp left
330 ft
·
27 sec
4
Turn sharp right onto MO 366
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Watson Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp onto US Historic 66
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
US Historic 66
Toward I 44 West, I 270, US 50 West: Tulsa, Chicago, Memphis
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 270: Memphis, Chicago
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 270
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
I 270
9
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.
10
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.
11
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
this road
Exit 12
Toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
12
Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61
26 mi
·
31 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward Pitman Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto Pitman Avenue
370 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pitman Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Luetkenhaus Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Luetkenhaus Boulevard
16
Turn left onto East Pearce Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pearce Boulevard
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto North Elm Street
216 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Elm Street
18
Turn right onto East Allen Street
201 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Allen Street
19
Arrive at destination
East Allen Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18 mi from Crestwood, MO · 25m 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Crestwood, 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
$5.63 one way
$11.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Night in Wentzville on Friday
Local time
11:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Chesterfield, MO
18 mi in
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
2 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
48m 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 Crestwood, MO to Wentzville, MO covers 36 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avenue of the Saints, I 270, Watson Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18 miles from Crestwood, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.63 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 17 decision points packed into just 36 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (MO 366 / Watson Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Crestwood, MO and Wentzville, MO, road signs point toward Chicago, Memphis and Saint Louis.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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