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Trip from Wentzville, MO to University City, MO

Drive Time

47m

Distance

36.3 mi

58 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

20 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
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 55m
8 PM
0h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Wentzville, MO, MO

Wentzville, MO

Mikhail Nilov

Downtown University City, MO, MO

University City, MO

Abenezer Muluken

Trip Overview

The drive from Wentzville, MO to University City, MO covers 36.3 miles and takes about 47m 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, Daniel Boone Expressway, South Big Bend Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.1 miles on Avenue of the Saints. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.51 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

18.2 miles from Wentzville, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 47m drive with frequent turns across 36.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 28.1 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

660 ft 507 ft

Total Climb

162 ft

Total Descent

264 ft

Highest Point

660 ft

~20.8 mi in

Elevation Range

153 ft

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 Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 36.3 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 33.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These 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
7
33.9 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward Big Bend Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 33A Toward Big Bend Boulevard
9
34 mi into trip | ~42m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Big Bend Boulevard, Fontbonne University

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left / right lanes. Toward Big Bend Boulevard, Fontbonne University
7
36.3 mi into trip | ~47m in | Kingsland Avenue

Turn right onto Kingsland Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Wentzville, MO to University City, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Fontbonne University along the way.

Fontbonne University

34 mi in | ~42m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Avenue of the Saints 28.1 mi 34m
Daniel Boone Expressway 4.9 mi 6m
South Big Bend Boulevard 2 mi 4m
East Pearce Boulevard 0.5 mi 1m
Delmar Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
Luetkenhaus Boulevard <0.1 mi <1m
Kingsland Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
North Linn Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Avenue of the Saints — 28.1 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wentzville, MO and University City, MO.

1

Start on East Allen Street

39 ft · 4 sec · 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 · 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

28 mi · 34 min · Avenue of the Saints
9

Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway

4.9 mi · 6 min · Daniel Boone Expressway
10

Take the exit slight right toward Big Bend Boulevard

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Big Bend Boulevard
11

Keep slight left to continue on Big Bend Boulevard, Fontbonne University

131 ft · 11 sec · Big Bend Boulevard, Fontbonne University
12

Turn left onto South Big Bend Boulevard

2.0 mi · 4 min · South Big Bend Boulevard
13

At the end of the road, turn right onto Delmar Boulevard

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Delmar Boulevard
14

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Delmar Boulevard

95 ft · 2 sec · Delmar Boulevard
15

Exit the roundabout onto Delmar Boulevard

522 ft · 17 sec · Delmar Boulevard
16

Turn right onto Kingsland Avenue

98 ft · 6 sec · Kingsland Avenue
17

Continue on Kingsland Avenue

174 ft · 13 sec · Kingsland Avenue
18

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 18.2 miles from Wentzville, MO, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.1 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 36.3 miles or 47m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 18.2 miles or 23m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near University City, 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 36.3 miles and 47m.

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 Avenue of the Saints for about 28.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.2 mi from Wentzville, MO · 23m into the drive

Downtown Affton, MO, MO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Affton, MO

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

Affton, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Affton, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Wentzville, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in University City, MO

The final approach into University City, 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 University City, 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.

Gateway Arch National Park

Gateway Arch National Park

National Park

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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $19 near mile 36.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.51 one way

$11.03 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $6.08 $12.16
premium $4.80 $6.85 $13.71
diesel $5.64 $8.06 $16.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

20 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

The District - Tesla Supercharger

Chesterfield, MO

Tesla

12 DCFC

The Promenade at Brentwood - Tesla Supercharger

Brentwood, MO

Tesla

12 DCFC

Bar K - Tesla Supercharger

St. Louis, MO

Tesla

12 DCFC

Dierbergs Market - Tesla Supercharger

Lake St Louis, MO

Tesla

8 DCFC

Simon St. Louis Premium Outlets (Chesterfield, MO)

Chesterfield, MO

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Lou Fusz Ford - DCFC

Chesterfield, MO

Blink Network

6 DCFC

Olympic Oaks Village

Des Peres, MO

Blink Network

4 DCFC

Suntrup Ford Westport

St Louis, MO

FCN

4 DCFC

eVgo Network: 5 Tesla: 4 Blink Network: 3 EV Connect: 2 SYNERGEV: 2 FCN: 2 Electrify America: 1 ChargePoint Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.9 0 $3.81 $1.74
Efficient EV 9.1 0 $3.18 $1.45
EV Truck/SUV 14.5 0 $5.08 $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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Wentzville, MO

Morning in Wentzville on Monday

Local time

6:18 AM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

University City, MO

Morning in University City on Monday

Local time

6:18 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°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

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

47m 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 University City, MO covers 36.3 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avenue of the Saints, Daniel Boone Expressway, South Big Bend Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.2 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 $5.51 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 12 significant decision points across 36.3 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 33.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Wentzville, MO to University City, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Fontbonne University along the way.

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