The drive from Wentzville, MO to Sainte Genevieve County, MO covers 93.6 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway, Avenue of the Saints, I 270 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.6 miles on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.63 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
46.8 miles from Wentzville, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 55m drive with frequent turns across 93.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 42.6 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.
Route Complexity10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 93.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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
38.5 mi into trip|~48m in
Take the exit toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wentzville, MO and Sainte Genevieve County, MO, road signs point toward Memphis, Mo A, Mo B: Sainte Genevieve and Farmington.
Memphis
26.3 mi in|~32m
Mo A
85.2 mi in|~1h 39m
Mo B: Sainte Genevieve
85.2 mi in|~1h 39m
Farmington
85.2 mi in|~1h 39m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
42.6 mi
45m
Avenue of the Saints
25.5 mi
31m
I 270
11.5 mi
14m
MO 32
6.7 mi
10m
Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
1.8 mi
2m
Rosa Parks Highway
1.5 mi
1m
River Aux Vases Church Road
0.9 mi
3m
East Pearce Boulevard
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
— 42.6 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wentzville, MO and Sainte Genevieve County, 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 40Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·10 sec
Toward US 61 SouthUse 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 25Toward I 270: Chicago, MemphisUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·31 sec
Toward I 270 South: MemphisUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 270
11 mi·14 min·I 270
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·27 sec
Exit 1AToward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·43 sec
Toward I 55 South: Memphis
14
Merge onto I 55
1.5 mi·1 min·Rosa Parks Highway
15
Continue on I 55
1.8 mi·2 min·Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
16
Continue on I 55
43 mi·45 min·Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·16 sec
Exit 150Toward MO 32, MO A, MO B: Sainte Genevieve, Farmington
18
Turn sharp right onto MO 32
6.7 mi·10 min·MO 32
19
Turn left onto River Aux Vases Church Road
0.2 mi·51 sec·River Aux Vases Church Road
20
Turn left onto River Aux Vases Church Road
0.7 mi·2 min·River Aux Vases Church Road
21
Turn left
0.6 mi·2 min
22
Arrive at 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 46.8 miles from Wentzville, MO, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.6 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.8 miles or 58m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sainte Genevieve County, 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 93.6 miles and 1h 55m.
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.
The longest stretch is on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway for about 42.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.8 mi from Wentzville, MO
· 58m into the drive
The midpoint is around 46.8 miles from Wentzville, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sainte Genevieve County, MO
The final approach into Sainte Genevieve County, 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 Sainte Genevieve County, MO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Established by 1750, Ste. Geneviève was the first permanent European settlement in Missouri. Early French Canadian settlers were drawn here by the rich agricultural land known as Le Grand Champ (the B...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 83.9
Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, a...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
$19
near mile 38.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.63 one way
$29.27 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$16.07
$32.13
premium
$4.89
$18.01
$36.02
diesel
$5.61
$20.67
$41.33
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.1
0
$9.83
$4.49
Efficient EV
23.4
0
$8.19
$3.74
EV Truck/SUV
37.4
0
$13.10
$5.99
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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 data refreshed 5 days ago
Origin
Wentzville, MO
Afternoon
in Wentzville on Tuesday
Local time
4:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Sainte Genevieve County, MO
Afternoon
in Sainte Genevieve County on Tuesday
Local time
4:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°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
8 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
1h 55m 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 Sainte Genevieve County, MO covers 93.6 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway, Avenue of the Saints, I 270. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.8 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 $14.63 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 demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 93.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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.
Between Wentzville, MO and Sainte Genevieve County, MO, road signs point toward Memphis, Mo A, Mo B: Sainte Genevieve and Farmington.
