Origin
Wentzville, MO
Late night in Wentzville on Saturday
Local time
1:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wentzville, MO to Crestwood, 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
36.2 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
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.
Wentzville, MO
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Crestwood, MO
Theodore Nguyen
Trip Overview
The drive from Wentzville, MO to Crestwood, MO covers 36.2 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, US Historic 66 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.5 miles on Avenue of the Saints. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 36.2 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 with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 48m drive with frequent turns across 36.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 25.5 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 around 0.7 miles in.
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 12 decision points packed into just 36.2 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: at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 61 South, I 70, US 40
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 61 South, I 70, US 40
8
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 61 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 61 South
8
26.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
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 25
Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
7
26.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 270 South: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 270 South: Memphis
8
33.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward I 44 East, US 50 East, MO 366 East: 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 5A
Toward I 44 East, US 50 East, MO 366 East: Sain...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Wentzville, MO to Crestwood, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Memphis
26.3 mi in
|
~32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 25.5 mi | 31m |
| I 270 | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| US Historic 66 | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| East Pearce Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Luetkenhaus Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Linn Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Allen Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Watson Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 25.5 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wentzville, MO and Crestwood, MO.
1
Start on East Allen Street
40 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Allen Street
2
Turn right onto North Linn Avenue
214 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Linn Avenue
3
Turn right onto East Pearce Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pearce Boulevard
4
Turn slight right
349 ft
·
8 sec
5
Turn slight right onto Luetkenhaus Boulevard
500 ft
·
14 sec
·
Luetkenhaus Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
164 ft
·
2 sec
Toward US 61 South, I 70, US 40
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Toward US 61 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 61
25 mi
·
31 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 25
Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 270 South: Memphis
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 270
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 270
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5A
Toward I 44 East, US 50 East, MO 366 East: Saint Louis
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on US Historic 66
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
US Historic 66
Toward I 44 East, US 50 East, MO 366 East: Saint Louis
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US Historic 66
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
US Historic 66
Toward MO 366 East: Watson Road
Use the slight right lane.
15
Arrive at destination
MO 366
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.1 mi from Wentzville, MO · 22m 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 18.1 miles from Wentzville, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Crestwood, MO
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Crestwood, 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
$5.66 one way
$11.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.21 | $12.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.97 | $13.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 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 | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
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
Crestwood, MO
Late night in Crestwood on Saturday
Local time
1:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°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 cooler 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 Wentzville, MO to Crestwood, MO covers 36.2 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, US Historic 66. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.1 miles from Wentzville, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.66 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 12 decision points packed into just 36.2 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: at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Wentzville, MO to Crestwood, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway Arch National Park.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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