Origin
Dardenne Prairie, MO
Late night in Dardenne Prairie on Sunday
Local time
3:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dardenne Prairie, 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
13m
Distance
8.3 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dardenne Prairie, MO
Charles Criscuolo
Wentzville, MO
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Trip Overview
This 8.3-mile journey from Dardenne Prairie to Wentzville, Missouri, is a quick local hop that can be completed in about 13 minutes. With a modest fuel cost of around $1, it's an easy addition to any Midwest travel plans. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Avenue of the Saints and MO 364, with a small highway percentage, making it a straightforward drive. Given its short distance and minimal duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day, requiring no overnight stays. You'll find it to be a practical and direct route between these two Missouri communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| MO 364 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| East Pearce Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Feise Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Bryan Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Rembrandt Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Luetkenhaus Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pitman Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 4.1 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dardenne Prairie, MO and Wentzville, MO.
1
Start on Rembrandt Drive
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Rembrandt Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto Feise Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Feise Road
3
Turn left onto Bryan Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Bryan Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward MO 364 West
5
Enter roundabout
110 ft
·
3 sec
Toward MO 364 West
6
Continue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Toward MO 364 West
7
Merge onto MO 364
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
MO 364
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward Pitman Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto Pitman Avenue
370 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pitman Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Luetkenhaus Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Luetkenhaus Boulevard
13
Turn left onto East Pearce Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pearce Boulevard
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto North Elm Street
216 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Elm Street
15
Turn right onto East Allen Street
201 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Allen Street
16
Arrive at destination
East Allen Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 7.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Bryan Road
Turn left onto Bryan Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Enter roundabout toward MO 364 West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward MO 364 West
8
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
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 1B
Toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Went...
6
7.4 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
7.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Pitman Avenue
Turn left onto Pitman Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.30 one way
$2.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.42 | $2.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.60 | $3.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Late night in Wentzville on Sunday
Local time
3:15 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
13m 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, with only 16% of it on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.1 miles along Avenue of the Saints. This means you'll be navigating a series of turns and local road segments rather than cruising on high-speed expressways. The road character shifts as you transition between these main roads, offering a varied but generally manageable driving experience. It's less about long-haul comfort and more about efficient local transit.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.1 mi on Avenue of the Saints.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 near Bryan Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 8.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 13m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Bryan Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 8.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.1 miles on Avenue of the Saints. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Wentzville, MO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Bryan Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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