Raytown, MO to Wentzville, MO is 203.9 miles and takes about 3h 52m via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, and Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Missouri, taking you across the Midwest. Since it's mostly surface roads, expect a more relaxed pace than a pure interstate drive. With just one recommended stop and a drive time under four hours, this is a straightforward route perfect for a single day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
101.9 miles from Raytown, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 52m 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
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
5.6 mi
6m
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi
2m
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.8 mi
2m
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi
1m
Raytown Road
1.6 mi
2m
Blue Ridge Cutoff
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 134.4 mi, about 2h 32m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 34 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,364 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,943
Quietest
2 AM
~294 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.4×
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 Raytown, MO and Wentzville, MO.
32 mi·34 min·U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
22 mi·24 min·U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
12
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.8 mi·2 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
13
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.6 mi·1 min·Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
14
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.9 mi·2 min·Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
15
Continue on I 70; US 40
80 mi·1 hr 34 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 209Toward MO Z
17
Turn left onto MO Z
424 ft·10 sec·South Church Street
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Enter roundabout onto South Church Street
84 ft·3 sec·South Church Street
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Continue on South Church Street
0.2 mi·39 sec·South Church Street
20
Turn right onto West 4th Street
442 ft·20 sec·West 4th Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto South Linn Avenue
0.1 mi·26 sec·South Linn Avenue
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Turn right onto East Allen Street
40 ft·1 sec·East Allen Street
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Arrive at destination
East Allen Street
Trip Plan
Given the under-four-hour drive time, you can comfortably complete this trip in one day. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid peak rush hour traffic in the Kansas City area. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short distance, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel as you move between towns, especially during the 134.4-mile stretch on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, as fuel availability might vary more on non-interstate routes. The total fuel cost is estimated at $31, so plan accordingly.
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 101.9 miles from Raytown, MO, or about 1h 52m 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 45 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.9 miles or 1h 52m 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 8m
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 Raytown, 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 Raytown, MO
This is one driving day of about 203.9 miles and 3h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Raytown, 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 203.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3.2 mi into trip|~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
Navigation decision point
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
5
203.1 mi into trip|~3h 50m in
Take the exit toward MO Z
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 209
Toward MO Z
5
203.4 mi into trip|~3h 51m in|South Church Street
Enter roundabout onto South Church Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
203.7 mi into trip|~3h 52m in|South Linn Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto South Linn Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
203.9 mi into trip|~3h 52m in|East Allen Street
Turn right onto East Allen Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.01 one way
$68.03 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.62
$37.11
$74.22
premium
$5.25
$42.17
$84.34
diesel
$6.28
$50.38
$100.76
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.2
0
$21.41
$9.79
Efficient EV
51
0
$17.84
$8.16
EV Truck/SUV
81.6
1
$28.55
$13.05
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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 19, 2026
Origin
Raytown, MO
Morning
in Raytown on Friday
Local time
7:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Partly Sunny
SSE 2 to 7 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Wentzville, MO
Morning
in Wentzville on Friday
Local time
7:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Sunny
S 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
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
1 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
3h 52m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 is primarily on surface roads, with 0% highway share. You'll encounter the longest stretch of continuous driving on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for 134.4 miles. Given the profile of mostly surface roads, anticipate navigating through towns and potentially dealing with more frequent traffic signals and intersections rather than continuous high-speed cruising. Expect a driving experience that involves more local roads and less time on high-speed highways.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 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?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 52m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 203.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 203.4 miles (South Church Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 29 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 203.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 203.4 miles (South Church Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Wentzville, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
