Peculiar, MO to Wentzville, MO is 226.4 miles and takes about 4h 18m via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and I-470, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Missouri, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a drive that is mostly on surface roads, offering a more local feel than a pure interstate cruise. With a recommended one-day drive time, it's a manageable route for a quick trip or a segment of a larger adventure. Consider this if you prefer a less highway-intensive experience.
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
113.2 miles from Peculiar, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 6m 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
15.1 mi
16m
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
South Main Street
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 134.4 mi, about 2h 32m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 11 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,880 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,333
Quietest
1 AM
~259 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Peculiar, MO and Wentzville, MO.
1
Start on this road
113 ft·10 sec·this road
2
Turn right
488 ft·37 sec
3
Turn right onto MO C
0.5 mi·1 min·South Main Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
5
Merge onto I 49; US 71
15 mi·16 min·I 49; US 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
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.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 470 East, US 50 East: Lee's SummitUse the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 470; US 50
15 mi·17 min·I 470; US 50
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
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
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
22 mi·24 min·U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
14
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.8 mi·2 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
15
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.6 mi·1 min·Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
16
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.9 mi·2 min·Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
17
Continue on I 70; US 40
80 mi·1 hr 34 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 209Toward MO Z
19
Turn left onto MO Z
424 ft·10 sec·South Church Street
20
Enter roundabout onto South Church Street
84 ft·3 sec·South Church Street
21
Continue on South Church Street
0.2 mi·39 sec·South Church Street
22
Turn right onto West 4th Street
442 ft·20 sec·West 4th Street
23
At end of road, turn left onto South Linn Avenue
0.1 mi·26 sec·South Linn Avenue
24
Turn right onto East Allen Street
40 ft·1 sec·East Allen Street
25
Arrive at destination
East Allen Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 4-hour, 18-minute drive, consider departing in the morning to maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated around $35, planning is straightforward. The drive is designed for a single day, so you have flexibility in when you start. Pay attention to the transition from highway to surface roads; this is where you'll likely encounter more local traffic and varied speed limits. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the latter half of the 226.4-mile trip, especially if you plan to bypass larger towns.
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 113.2 miles from Peculiar, MO, or about 2h 6m 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 50 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.2 miles or 2h 6m 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 29m
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 Peculiar, 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 Peculiar, MO
This is one driving day of about 226.4 miles and 4h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Peculiar, 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 226.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
7
15.9 mi into trip|~19m 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
16.3 mi into trip|~20m 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
31.8 mi into trip|~38m 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
6
226.3 mi into trip|~4h 17m in|South Linn Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto South Linn Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.43 one way
$66.87 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg79 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$36.91
$73.82
premium
$4.72
$42.04
$84.07
diesel
$4.80
$42.75
$85.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.9
0
$23.77
$10.87
Efficient EV
56.6
0
$19.81
$9.06
EV Truck/SUV
90.6
1
$31.70
$14.49
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Peculiar, MO
Late night
in Peculiar on Sunday
Local time
1:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 8 mph27% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 12:07PM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 12:07PM CDT until July 19 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Destination
Wentzville, MO
Late night
in Wentzville on Sunday
Local time
1:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
94°F
Mostly Sunny
W 9 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 12:07PM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 12:07PM CDT until July 19 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
92°F
Marshall, MO
113 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
3 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
4h 18m 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 route features 13% highway driving, with the longest continuous stretch on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway measuring 134.4 miles. You'll transition from highway to surface roads after the main highway segment. The profile is described as mostly surface roads, suggesting frequent intersections and potentially slower speeds once you leave the limited-access portions. Keep an eye out for the urban merging patterns as you approach the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 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 0.6 miles in.
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 16 significant decision points across 226.4 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 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
992 ft631 ft
Total Climb
471 ft
Total Descent
832 ft
Highest Point
992 ft
Elevation Range
361 ft
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 Peculiar, MO to Wentzville, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Lee's Summit along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 18m. Total distance: 226.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 18m 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 31 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 31 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Wentzville, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
