Trip from Washington, MO to Wentzville, MO

Q: How long is the trip from Washington, MO to Wentzville, MO?

The drive from Washington, MO to Wentzville, MO covers 24.1 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are MO Z, MO D, MO TT. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 12 miles from Washington, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Washington, MO to Wentzville, MO?

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

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

39m

Distance

24.1 mi

39 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min

4 AM

0h 36m ★

6 AM

0h 39m

8 AM

0h 46m

10 AM

0h 42m

12 PM

0h 41m

3 PM

0h 42m

5 PM

0h 46m

8 PM

0h 37m

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

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Trip Overview

This short 24.1-mile drive from Washington, MO to Wentzville, MO is perfect for a single day trip, taking approximately 39 minutes to complete. With only a 3% highway share, expect a local road experience that's easy on the wallet with an estimated fuel cost of just $4. This route stays within the Midwest region, specifically in Missouri, making it a convenient local excursion. Given its brief duration and minimal fuel needs, this trip is ideal for a spontaneous outing or as a quick connection between towns without the need for an overnight stay.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 24.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate through Missouri's countryside. The majority of your journey will be on local roads like MO Z, MO D, and MO TT, with only a small portion on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.3 miles on MO Z, offering a brief period of consistent travel before the turns resume. This route's personality is defined by its frequent changes in direction, keeping your attention engaged as you move from one local road to another.

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

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

MO Z is the longest continuous segment at about 7.3 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 0.7 miles in near MO 47 / Franklin Avenue.

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 39m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (MO 47 / Franklin Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (MO T): Navigation decision point; at 23.7 miles (South Church Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6

0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | MO 47 / Franklin Avenue

Turn left onto MO 47 / Franklin Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

4

8.4 mi into trip | ~14m in | MO T

At end of road, turn left onto MO T

Navigation decision point

4

23.7 mi into trip | ~37m in | South Church Street

Enter roundabout onto South Church Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6

23.9 mi into trip | ~38m in | South Linn Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto South Linn Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

5

24.1 mi into trip | ~39m in | East Allen Street

Turn right onto East Allen Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
MO Z	7.3 mi	11m
MO D	4.9 mi	7m
MO TT	3.5 mi	5m
Franklin Avenue	3.4 mi	5m
MO T	3.1 mi	4m
MO 94	0.7 mi	1m
West 3rd Street	0.7 mi	2m
South Church Street	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: MO Z — 7.3 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West 3rd Street

0.7 mi · 2 min · West 3rd Street

2

Turn left onto MO 47

3.4 mi · 5 min · Franklin Avenue

Use the left lane.

3

Turn right onto MO 94

0.7 mi · 1 min · MO 94

4

Continue on MO TT

3.5 mi · 5 min · MO TT

5

At end of road, turn left onto MO T

3.1 mi · 4 min · MO T

6

Continue on MO D

4.9 mi · 7 min · MO D

7

Turn left onto MO Z

7.3 mi · 11 min · MO Z

8

Enter roundabout onto South Church Street

84 ft · 3 sec · South Church Street

9

Continue on South Church Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · South Church Street

10

Turn right onto West 4th Street

442 ft · 20 sec · West 4th Street

11

At end of road, turn left onto South Linn Avenue

0.1 mi · 26 sec · South Linn Avenue

12

Turn right onto East Allen Street

40 ft · 1 sec · East Allen Street

13

Arrive at destination

East Allen Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.77 one way

$7.54 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$4.14	$8.27
premium	$4.89	$4.64	$9.28
diesel	$5.61	$5.32	$10.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.2	$2.53	$1.16
Efficient EV	6	$2.11	$0.96
EV Truck/SUV	9.6	$3.37	$1.54

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Washington, MO

Afternoon in Washington on Thursday

Local time

1:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wentzville, MO

Afternoon in Wentzville on Thursday

Local time

1:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 cooler at arrival

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

Road read

39m 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.

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