Origin
Wildwood, MO
Night in Wildwood on Friday
Local time
11:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wildwood, MO to Wentzville, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
25.1 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wildwood, MO
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Wentzville, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wildwood, MO to Wentzville, MO covers 25.1 miles and takes about 37m 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, MO 109, South Eatherton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.8 miles on Avenue of the Saints. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 25.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (21%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 25.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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 13.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near MO 109.
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 25.1 miles you will encounter 18 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: at 1.5 miles (MO 109): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.6 miles (MO 109): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.4 miles (I 64; US 40; US 61 / Avenue of the Saints): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
MO 109
Enter roundabout onto MO 109
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
MO 109
Enter roundabout onto MO 109
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
10.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 64; US 40; US 61 / Avenue of the Saints
Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61 / Avenue of the Saints
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
24.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward Pitman Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Pitman Avenue
6
24.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Pitman Avenue
Turn left onto Pitman Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 13.8 mi | 16m |
| MO 109 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| South Eatherton Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Olive Street Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Chesterfield Airport Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| MO 100 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Pearce Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Manchester Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 13.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wildwood, MO and Wentzville, MO.
1
Start on this road
130 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
77 ft
·
5 sec
3
Turn right
114 ft
·
13 sec
4
Turn left onto Manchester Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Manchester Road
5
Turn left onto Pond Road
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Pond Road
6
Turn right onto MO 100
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
MO 100
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward MO 109
8
Enter roundabout onto MO 109
224 ft
·
4 sec
·
MO 109
9
Continue on MO 109
515 ft
·
10 sec
·
MO 109
10
Enter roundabout onto MO 109
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
MO 109
11
Continue on MO 109
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
MO 109
12
Enter roundabout onto MO 109
94 ft
·
2 sec
·
MO 109
13
Continue on MO 109
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
MO 109
14
Enter roundabout onto South Eatherton Road
94 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Eatherton Road
15
Continue on South Eatherton Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South Eatherton Road
16
Continue on Olive Street Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Olive Street Road
17
Take the ramp onto Chesterfield Airport Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Chesterfield Airport Road
18
Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight lane.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward Pitman Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn left onto Pitman Avenue
370 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pitman Avenue
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto Luetkenhaus Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Luetkenhaus Boulevard
22
Turn left onto East Pearce Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pearce Boulevard
Use the left lane.
23
Turn left onto North Elm Street
216 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Elm Street
24
Turn right onto East Allen Street
201 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Allen Street
25
Arrive at destination
East Allen Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.92 one way
$7.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Wentzville, MO
Night in Wentzville on Friday
Local time
11:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
4 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
37m 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 Wildwood, MO to Wentzville, MO covers 25.1 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avenue of the Saints, MO 109, South Eatherton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.5 miles from Wildwood, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.92 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 25.1 miles you will encounter 18 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: at 1.5 miles (MO 109): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.6 miles (MO 109): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.4 miles (I 64; US 40; US 61 / Avenue of the Saints): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Wildwood, MO to Wentzville, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway Arch National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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