Origin
Ballwin, MO
Night in Ballwin on Saturday
Local time
11:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ballwin, MO to Wentzville, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
26.3 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ballwin, MO
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Wentzville, MO
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Trip Overview
This short, 26.3-mile journey from Ballwin, MO, to Wentzville, MO, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 32 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate Holloway Road, Baxter Road, and Clarkson Road, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $4, making it an economical option. Given its brief duration and local road focus, this route is perfect for a quick errand or a short scenic drive within the Midwest. It's a straightforward trip that doesn't require an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Holloway Road | — | — |
| Baxter Road | — | — |
| Clarkson Road | — | — |
| Olive Boulevard | — | — |
| North Outer 40 | — | — |
| I 64 West | — | — |
| Avenue of the Saints | — | — |
| Pitman Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Holloway Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ballwin, MO and Wentzville, MO.
1
Start on the route
220 ft
·
21 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
220 ft
·
22 sec
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Holloway Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Holloway Road
4
Continue on Baxter Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Baxter Road
5
Turn right onto Clarkson Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Clarkson Road
6
Continue on Olive Boulevard
482 ft
·
17 sec
·
Olive Boulevard
7
Turn left onto North Outer 40
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
North Outer 40
8
Take the ramp slight left toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North
456 ft
·
11 sec
·
I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North
9
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
19 mi
·
23 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
10
Take the exit slight right toward Pitman Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Pitman Avenue
11
Turn left onto Pitman Avenue
371 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pitman Avenue
12
Turn right onto Luetkenhaus Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Luetkenhaus Boulevard
13
Turn left onto East Pearce Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pearce Boulevard
14
Turn left onto North Elm Street
217 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Elm Street
15
Turn right onto East Allen Street
200 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Allen Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.11 one way
$8.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.51 | $9.03 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.81 | $11.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 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 | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
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 Saturday
Local time
11:21 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
5 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
32m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as indicated by its 0% highway share. The roads you'll be on, including Holloway Road, Baxter Road, and Clarkson Road, are all local thoroughfares. There isn't a 'longest stretch' to note, suggesting frequent turns and intersections throughout the 26.3 miles. This means you'll be actively engaged with the driving, transitioning between different local streetscapes as you make your way from Ballwin to Wentzville.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Holloway Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ballwin, MO to Wentzville, MO is easy. At 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ballwin, MO to Wentzville, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 26.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ballwin, MO to Wentzville, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wentzville, MO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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