Origin
Wentzville, MO
Afternoon in Wentzville on Monday
Local time
12:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wentzville, MO to Lebanon, MO
Drive Time
3h
Distance
149.6 mi
241 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 49m
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6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 9m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wentzville, MO
Mikhail Nilov
Lebanon, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Trip Overview
The drive from Wentzville, MO to Lebanon, MO covers 149.6 miles and takes about 3h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 44, MO 47, MO D for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 111 miles on I 44. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.72 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
74.8 miles from Wentzville, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h highway drive covering 149.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 44 and MO 47. The longest continuous stretch is about 111 miles on I 44.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 44 is the longest continuous segment at about 111 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and MO 47. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Linn Avenue.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h drive. You will face about 14 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 (North Linn Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 20 miles (MO 47): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Linn Avenue
Turn left onto North Linn Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West 4th Street
Turn right onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
7
20 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
MO 47
At end of road, turn left onto MO 47
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
31.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
148.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 58m in
Take the exit toward MO 32, MO 5, MO 64: Hartville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 129
Toward MO 32, MO 5, MO 64: Hartville
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 44 | 111 mi | 1h 59m |
| MO 47 | 16.8 mi | 25m |
| MO D | 8 mi | 11m |
| MO Z | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| MO TT | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| South Church Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Jefferson Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| MO 94 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 111 mi, about 1h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wentzville, MO and Lebanon, MO.
1
Start on East Allen Street
40 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Allen Street
2
Turn left onto North Linn Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Linn Avenue
3
Turn right onto West 4th Street
442 ft
·
20 sec
·
West 4th Street
4
Turn left onto South Church Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Church Street
5
Enter roundabout onto MO Z
97 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Church Street
6
Continue on MO Z
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Church Street
7
Continue on MO Z
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
MO Z
8
Continue on MO Z
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
MO Z
9
Turn right onto MO D
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
MO D
10
At end of road, turn left onto MO D; MO T
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
MO D; MO T
11
Continue on MO TT
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
MO TT
12
Continue on MO 94
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
MO 94
13
At end of road, turn left onto MO 47
11 mi
·
17 min
·
MO 47
Use the straight lane.
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 50; MO 47
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 50; MO 47
Use the left lane.
15
Take the exit
136 ft
·
5 sec
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto MO 47
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
MO 47
17
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 44 West: Rolla
18
Merge onto I 44
111 mi
·
1 hr 59 min
·
I 44
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 129
Toward MO 32, MO 5, MO 64: Hartville
20
Turn right onto MO 5; MO 32; MO 64
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Jefferson Avenue
21
Turn right onto East Commercial Street
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Commercial Street
22
Arrive at destination
East Commercial 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 74.8 miles from Wentzville, MO, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.8 miles or 1h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lebanon, 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 149.6 miles and 3h.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 44 for about 111 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.8 mi from Wentzville, MO · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.8 miles from Wentzville, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 44 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111 miles.
Arriving in Lebanon, MO
The final approach into Lebanon, 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 Lebanon, MO.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.72 one way
$45.45 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $25.05 | $50.10 |
| premium | $4.80 | $28.24 | $56.48 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $33.24 | $66.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.9 | 0 | $15.71 | $7.18 |
| Efficient EV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.09 | $5.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.8 | 0 | $20.94 | $9.57 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (65% 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
Lebanon, MO
Afternoon in Lebanon on Monday
Local time
12:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°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
11 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 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 Lebanon, MO covers 149.6 miles and takes about 3h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 44, MO 47, MO D. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.8 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 $22.72 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 drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Linn Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 20 miles (MO 47): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Wentzville, MO to Lebanon, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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