Origin
Wentzville, MO
Evening in Wentzville on Thursday
Local time
8:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wentzville, MO to Sullivan, MO
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
53.4 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
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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Sullivan, MO
Chris Duan
Trip Overview
The drive from Wentzville, MO to Sullivan, MO covers 53.4 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MO 47, I 44, MO D for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.8 miles on MO 47. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 53.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Wentzville, MO to Sullivan, MO covers 53.4 miles and takes about 1h 17m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MO 47 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Linn Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.4 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Linn Avenue
Turn left onto North Linn Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~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
51.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward MO 185 South, MO AF: Sullivan, Potosi
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 226
Toward MO 185 South, MO AF: Sullivan, Potosi
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 47 | 16.8 mi | 25m |
| I 44 | 14.1 mi | 15m |
| MO D | 8 mi | 11m |
| MO Z | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| MO TT | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| South Church Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Springfield Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| MO 94 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
MO 47
— 16.8 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wentzville, MO and Sullivan, 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
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 44
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 226
Toward MO 185 South, MO AF: Sullivan, Potosi
20
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
21
Turn right onto US Historic 66
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Springfield Road
22
Turn left onto North Clark Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Clark Street
23
At end of road, turn right onto West Main Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Main Street
24
Turn left onto Hughes Ford Road
117 ft
·
4 sec
·
Hughes Ford Road
25
Turn left onto West Washington Street
337 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Washington Street
26
Turn right
55 ft
·
4 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.7 mi from Wentzville, MO · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Wentzville, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sullivan, MO
The final approach into Sullivan, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.35 one way
$16.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.17 | $18.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.28 | $20.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.79 | $23.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.67 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.48 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Sullivan, MO
Evening in Sullivan on Thursday
Local time
8:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Washington, MO
27 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
1h 17m 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 Sullivan, MO covers 53.4 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MO 47, I 44, MO D. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.7 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 $8.35 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.4 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 Sullivan, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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