Origin
Wentzville, MO
Evening in Wentzville on Sunday
Local time
5:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wentzville, MO to Festus, MO
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
61.4 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
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6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wentzville, MO
Mikhail Nilov
Trip Overview
The drive from Wentzville, MO to Festus, MO covers 61.4 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Linn Avenue, East Pearce Boulevard, Luetkenhaus Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.33 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
30.7 miles from Wentzville, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 15m drive with frequent turns across 61.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Linn Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Wentzville, MO to Festus, MO is easy. At 1h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wentzville, MO to Festus, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Linn Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Pearce Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Luetkenhaus Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 61 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Avenue of the Saints | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 270 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 270 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 55 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Linn Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wentzville, MO and Festus, MO.
1
Start on East Allen Street
39 ft
·
4 sec
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East Allen Street
2
Turn right onto North Linn Avenue
213 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
348 ft
·
9 sec
5
Turn slight right onto Luetkenhaus Boulevard
499 ft
·
14 sec
·
Luetkenhaus Boulevard
6
Take the ramp straight toward US 61 South, I 70, US 40
164 ft
·
2 sec
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US 61 South, I 70, US 40
7
Keep slight left to continue on US 61 South
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
US 61 South
8
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
25 mi
·
31 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 270: Chicago, Memphis
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 270 South: Memphis
11
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
14 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
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I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 55 South: Memphis
14
Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rosa Parks Highway
15
Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
16
Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
17
Take the exit slight right toward MO A: Hillsboro, Festus
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
MO A: Hillsboro, Festus
18
Keep slight left to continue on MO A: Hillsboro, Festus
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
MO A: Hillsboro, Festus
19
Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Memorial Boulevard
20
Turn left onto South Mill Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mill Street
21
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
West Main Street
22
Turn right onto Walnut Street
338 ft
·
20 sec
·
Walnut Street
23
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
79 ft
·
3 sec
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North 2nd Street
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 30.7 miles from Wentzville, MO, or about 37m into the drive.
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 61.4 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.7 miles or 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Festus, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Wentzville, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Wentzville, MO
This is one driving day of about 61.4 miles and 1h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wentzville, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.7 mi from Wentzville, MO · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 61.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Wentzville, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Festus, MO
The final approach into Festus, 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 Festus, MO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.33 one way
$18.65 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $10.28 | $20.56 |
| premium | $4.80 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.64 | $27.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.37 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.60 | $3.93 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Festus, MO
Evening in Festus on Sunday
Local time
5:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 15m 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 Festus, MO covers 61.4 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Linn Avenue, East Pearce Boulevard, Luetkenhaus Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.7 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 $9.33 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.
The drive from Wentzville, MO to Festus, MO is easy. At 1h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Wentzville, MO to Festus, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wentzville, MO to Festus, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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