Grandview, MO to Wentzville, MO is 213.8 miles and takes about 4h 4m via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Missouri, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. You'll be on surface roads for most of this drive, so expect a more connected-to-the-ground feel than a pure interstate cruise. With just one recommended stop and a drive time under five hours, this is a straightforward trip that doesn't require overnight planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
106.9 miles from Grandview, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
134.4 mi
2h 32m
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi
58m
I 470
15.3 mi
17m
I 49
2.2 mi
2m
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi
2m
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi
1m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.1 mi
1m
Main Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 134.4 mi, about 2h 32m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 22 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,858 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,374
Quietest
1 AM
~258 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grandview, MO and Wentzville, MO.
1
Start on 11th Street
0.1 mi·26 sec·11th Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto High Grove Road
350 ft·20 sec·High Grove Road
3
Turn left onto 12th Street
0.1 mi·32 sec·12th Street
4
Turn right onto Main Street
0.4 mi·41 sec·Main Street
5
Enter roundabout
390 ft·7 sec
Toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
6
Continue
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
7
Merge onto I 49; US 71
2.2 mi·2 min·I 49; US 71
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 435 West, I 470 East, US 50: Wichita, Lee's SummitUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 470 East, US 50 East: Lee's SummitUse the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 470; US 50
15 mi·17 min·I 470; US 50
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·44 sec
Exit 16BToward I 70 East: Saint LouisUse the slight right lane.
32 mi·34 min·U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
22 mi·24 min·U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
16
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.8 mi·2 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
17
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.6 mi·1 min·Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
18
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.9 mi·2 min·Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
19
Continue on I 70; US 40
80 mi·1 hr 34 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 209Toward MO Z
21
Turn left onto MO Z
424 ft·10 sec·South Church Street
22
Enter roundabout onto South Church Street
84 ft·3 sec·South Church Street
23
Continue on South Church Street
0.2 mi·39 sec·South Church Street
24
Turn right onto West 4th Street
442 ft·20 sec·West 4th Street
25
At end of road, turn left onto South Linn Avenue
0.1 mi·26 sec·South Linn Avenue
26
Turn right onto East Allen Street
40 ft·1 sec·East Allen Street
27
Arrive at destination
East Allen Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour drive time and 213.8-mile distance, leaving in the morning from Grandview, MO, allows ample time to reach Wentzville, MO, before evening. The estimated fuel cost is around $32, so factor that into your budget. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to pause. Since the majority of the route is on surface roads, be mindful of local traffic patterns and speed limit changes as you pass through different communities. The longest stretch on a highway is 134.4 miles, so plan your fuel accordingly before you begin that segment.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 106.9 miles from Grandview, MO, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 134.4 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 47 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.9 miles or 1h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wentzville, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Grandview, 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 Grandview, MO
This is one driving day of about 213.8 miles and 4h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Grandview, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 134.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 19.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|High Grove Road
At end of road, turn right onto High Grove Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.7 mi into trip|~2m in
Enter roundabout toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
7
3.3 mi into trip|~5m in
Take the exit toward I 435 West, I 470 East, US 50: Wichita, Lee's Summit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 435 West, I 470 East, US 50: Wichita,...
8
3.7 mi into trip|~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 470 East, US 50 East: Lee's Summit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 470 East, US 50 East: Lee's Summit
7
19.2 mi into trip|~24m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16B
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.66 one way
$71.33 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.62
$38.91
$77.83
premium
$5.25
$44.22
$88.43
diesel
$6.28
$52.83
$105.65
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.1
0
$22.45
$10.26
Efficient EV
53.5
0
$18.71
$8.55
EV Truck/SUV
85.5
1
$29.93
$13.68
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Forecast as of Oct 22, 2026
Origin
Grandview, MO
Late night
in Grandview on Friday
Local time
4:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Sunny
S 1 to 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Wentzville, MO
Late night
in Wentzville on Friday
Local time
4:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Sunny
E 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
48°F
Marshall, MO
107 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 4m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features 8% highway driving, meaning the vast majority of your time will be spent on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway like Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is 134.4 miles. After this, you'll transition to surface roads, which often means navigating through towns and areas with more varied speed limits and potentially more intersections. Expect a more local driving experience for much of the 213.8-mile route.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 134.4 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
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 0.1 miles in near High Grove Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 213.8 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 0.1 miles (High Grove Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 4m. Total distance: 213.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 134.4 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 30 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 30 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (High Grove Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Wentzville, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
