Origin
Wentzville, MO
Afternoon in Wentzville on Wednesday
Local time
4:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wentzville, MO to Black Jack, MO
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
47m
Distance
35.6 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
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.
Wentzville, MO
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Black Jack, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wentzville, MO to Black Jack, MO covers 35.6 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 Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, I 270, Old Halls Ferry Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.2 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.57 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
17.8 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 35.6 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.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.2 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 Complexity
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 35.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
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 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese 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
8
23.2 mi into trip
|
~29m 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 232
Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
7
23.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
8
24 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Wentzville, MO to Black Jack, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Memphis
23.2 mi in
|
~29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 21.2 mi | 26m |
| I 270 | 9 mi | 11m |
| Old Halls Ferry Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Mehl Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Avenue of the Saints | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| East Pearce Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Pershall Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| New Halls Ferry Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 21.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wentzville, MO and Black Jack, 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 40
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Toward US 61 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 61
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Avenue of the Saints
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
10
Merge onto I 70
21 mi
·
26 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Exit 232
Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
Use the slight left lane.
13
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
this road
Exit 232
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
Use the straight lane.
15
Merge onto I 270
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
I 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 30
Toward AC: New Halls Ferry Road, Old Halls Ferry Road
17
Turn straight onto Pershall Road
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Pershall Road
18
Turn sharp left onto MO AC
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
New Halls Ferry Road
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto Mehl Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mehl Avenue
20
At end of road, turn left onto Old Halls Ferry Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Halls Ferry Road
21
Continue on Parker Road
392 ft
·
7 sec
·
Parker Road
22
Arrive at destination
Parker Road
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 17.8 miles from Wentzville, MO, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.2 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 35.6 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.8 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 Black Jack, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Wentzville, MO.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Wentzville, MO
This is one driving day of about 35.6 miles and 47m.
At 35.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for about 21.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.8 mi from Wentzville, MO · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Wentzville, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Black Jack, MO
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Black Jack, MO if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.57 one way
$11.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.85 | $13.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
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: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Black Jack, MO
Afternoon in Black Jack on Wednesday
Local time
4:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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 Black Jack, MO covers 35.6 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, I 270, Old Halls Ferry Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.8 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 $5.57 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 short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 35.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
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 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Wentzville, MO to Black Jack, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
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