Trip from East Independence, 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

3h 49m

Distance

198.3 mi

319 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

21 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 37m ★

6 AM

3h 49m

8 AM

4h 15m

10 AM

3h 58m

12 PM

3h 56m

3 PM

4h 0m

5 PM

4h 14m

8 PM

3h 42m

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

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East Independence, MO

Momo King

city in St. Charles County, Missouri, United States

Wentzville, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from East Independence, MO to Wentzville, MO covers 198.3 miles and takes about 3h 49m 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, Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 134.4 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.00 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

99.2 miles from East Independence, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway	134.4 mi	2h 32m
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway	54.4 mi	58m
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway	1.9 mi	2m
South Little Blue Parkway	1.7 mi	3m
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway	1.6 mi	1m
South Jackson Drive	1.2 mi	2m
Holke Road	0.9 mi	1m
East Truman Road	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 134.4 mi, about 2h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Independence, MO and Wentzville, MO.

Start on East 9th Street South

79 ft · 8 sec · East 9th Street South

Turn left onto Main Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Main Road

Turn left onto East Truman Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Truman Road

Turn right onto Holke Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Holke Road

Turn straight onto South Jackson Drive

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Jackson Drive

Turn left onto East R.D. Mize Road

0.2 mi · 37 sec · East R.D. Mize Road

Turn right onto South Little Blue Parkway

1.7 mi · 3 min · South Little Blue Parkway

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 17 Toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall Entrance Use the left lane.

Continue on I 70

53 mi · 56 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

22 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.6 mi · 1 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

80 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 209 Toward MO Z

Turn left onto MO Z

424 ft · 10 sec · South Church Street

Enter roundabout onto South Church Street

84 ft · 3 sec · South Church Street

Continue on South Church Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · South Church Street

Turn right onto West 4th Street

442 ft · 20 sec · West 4th Street

At end of road, turn left onto South Linn Avenue

0.1 mi · 26 sec · South Linn Avenue

Turn right onto East Allen Street

40 ft · 1 sec · East Allen Street

Arrive at destination

East Allen Street

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 99.2 miles from East Independence, MO, or about 1h 52m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 134.4 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 44 miles or 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 99.2 miles or 1h 52m 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 6m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wentzville, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving East Independence, 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 East Independence, MO

This is one driving day of about 198.3 miles and 3h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from East Independence, 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 134.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbia, MO

99 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

Warrensburg, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Franklin, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 99.2 miles from East Independence, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 134.4 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cajun Crab House Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbia, Missouri

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 113.3

Hours: 3–8 pm

+15732346277

Visit website

Cafe Poland by Iwona

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbia, Missouri

2.1 mi

Cafe Berlin

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbia, Missouri

2.1 mi

Cajun Crab House Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 113.3

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: 3–8 pm

+15732346277

Visit website

Cafe Poland by Iwona

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 113.3

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: 5–8 pm

+17024270048

Visit website

Cafe Berlin

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 113.3

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+15734410400

Visit website

Café Verona

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30

Independence, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18168330044

Visit website

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Independence, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18167955520

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 113.3

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 113.3

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 113.3

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 198.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Main Road

Turn left onto Main Road

Navigation decision point

5 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the ramp toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall Entrance

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Exit 17 Toward Little Blue Parkway, 39th Street, Mall E...

197.6 mi into trip | ~3h 47m in

Take the exit toward MO Z

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 209 Toward MO Z

197.9 mi into trip | ~3h 47m in | South Church Street

Enter roundabout onto South Church Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

198.2 mi into trip | ~3h 49m in | South Linn Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto South Linn Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.00 one way

$62.00 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 69 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$34.04	$68.08
premium	$4.89	$38.16	$76.32
diesel	$5.61	$43.78	$87.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 69.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

21 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tesla Supercharger

Lake St Louis, Missouri

Tesla

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Columbia, Missouri

Blink

1 DCFC

Tesla Destination Charger

Columbia, Missouri

Tesla Destination

1 DCFC

Rivian Adventure Network

Columbia, Missouri

Rivian

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, Missouri

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, Missouri

Tesla

1 DCFC

EVgo Charging Station

Wentzville, Missouri

EVgo

1 DCFC

Ionna Charging Station

Warrenton, Missouri

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 6 Tesla: 3 Blink: 3 Other: 3 Tesla Destination: 2 EV Connect: 2 Rivian: 1 EVgo: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	59.5	$20.82	$9.52
Efficient EV	49.6	$17.35	$7.93
EV Truck/SUV	79.3	$27.76	$12.69

Gas CO2

69 kg

EV CO2

23 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 18, 2026

Origin

East Independence, MO

Afternoon in East Independence on Saturday

Local time

1:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Sunny

NW 10 to 14 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:05PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:05PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Wentzville, MO

Afternoon in Wentzville on Saturday

Local time

1:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Sunny

NW 10 to 16 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:05PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:05PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

74°F

Columbia, MO

99 mi in

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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 49m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 3h 49m drive with frequent turns across 198.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 23 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 134.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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 early in the drive near Main Road.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 49m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Road): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 197.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 49m. Total distance: 198.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from East Independence, MO to Wentzville, MO covers 198.3 miles and takes about 3h 49m 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, Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 99.2 miles from East Independence, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.00 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 49m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from East Independence, MO to Wentzville, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from East Independence, MO to Wentzville, MO

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Cajun Crab House Seafood Restaurant

Cajun Crab House Seafood Restaurant

Cafe Poland by Iwona

Cafe Berlin

Café Verona

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

Rivian Adventure Network

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

EVgo Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Ionna Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

East Independence, MO

Wentzville, MO

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 49m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the main roads on this route?

Is this a good same-day trip?

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How much does gas cost for this trip?

What is the best time to leave?

How many breaks should I plan?

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