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Trip from Sedalia, 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

2h 55m

Distance

149.5 mi

241 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 44m ★
6 AM
2h 55m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 3m
12 PM
3h 1m
3 PM
3h 4m
5 PM
3h 16m
8 PM
2h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Sedalia, MO, MO

Sedalia, MO

Valeria Boltneva

city in St. Charles County, Missouri, United States

Wentzville, MO

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Trip Overview

This 149.5-mile journey from Sedalia, MO, to Wentzville, MO, is a manageable one-day drive, taking approximately 2 hours and 55 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, with US 65 also playing a role. With a fuel cost estimated at $23, this trip through the Midwest is designed for a single day, so you won't need to plan for an overnight stay. The route offers a blend of highway and local driving experiences, making it a straightforward trip within Missouri.

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

74.8 miles from Sedalia, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 81.9 mi 1h 36m
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway 45.3 mi 48m
US 65 15.9 mi 18m
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway 1.9 mi 2m
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway 1.6 mi 1m
South Ohio Avenue 1.5 mi 4m
South Church Street 0.3 mi <1m
MO 765 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 81.9 mi, about 1h 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sedalia, MO and Wentzville, MO.

1

Start on South Ohio Avenue

1.5 mi · 4 min · South Ohio Avenue
2

Continue on MO 765

0.2 mi · 18 sec · MO 765
3

Continue on MO 765

0.1 mi · 11 sec · MO 765
Toward US 65 North: Marshall
4

Merge onto US 65

16 mi · 18 min · US 65
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 39 sec
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
6

Merge onto I 70; US 40

23 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

22 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
8

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.6 mi · 1 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
10

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
11

Continue on I 70; US 40

80 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 209 Toward MO Z
13

Turn left onto MO Z

424 ft · 10 sec · South Church Street
14

Enter roundabout onto South Church Street

84 ft · 3 sec · South Church Street
15

Continue on South Church Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · South Church Street
16

Turn right onto West 4th Street

442 ft · 20 sec · West 4th Street
17

At end of road, turn left onto South Linn Avenue

0.1 mi · 26 sec · South Linn Avenue
18

Turn right onto East Allen Street

40 ft · 1 sec · East Allen Street
19

Arrive at destination

East Allen Street

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour 55-minute duration, this 149.5-mile trip from Sedalia to Wentzville is perfect for a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to make the most of your day, especially since the estimated fuel cost is around $23. While there's one recommended stop, the flexibility of a shorter drive means you can be spontaneous. Pay attention to the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile; it's a good idea to have your navigation set up to minimize surprises on the local road segments.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.8 miles from Sedalia, MO, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.9 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 33 miles or 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 74.8 miles or 1h 26m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 22m

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 Sedalia, 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 Sedalia, MO

This is one driving day of about 149.5 miles and 2h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Sedalia, 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 81.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Fulton, MO, MO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fulton, MO

75 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Boonville, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbia, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 74.8 miles from Sedalia, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cajun Crab House Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbia, Missouri

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 64.1

Hours: 3–8 pm

+15732346277

Visit website

Cajun Crab House Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 64.1

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: 3–8 pm

+15732346277

Visit website

Flying J EV Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 128.1

Warrenton, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16364562001

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 64.1

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 64.1

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Pilot EV Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 42.7

Boonville, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16608829120

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 42.7

Boonville, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 149.5

Wentzville, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 64.1

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 85.4

Kingdom City, Missouri

+15733106020

Visit website

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 17.7 and 149.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
17.7 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
5
148.8 mi into trip | ~2h 53m in

Take the exit toward MO Z

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 209 Toward MO Z
5
149.1 mi into trip | ~2h 53m in | South Church Street

Enter roundabout onto South Church Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
149.4 mi into trip | ~2h 54m in | South Linn Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto South Linn Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

5
149.5 mi into trip | ~2h 55m in | East Allen Street

Turn right onto East Allen Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.37 one way

$46.75 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $25.66 $51.32
premium $4.89 $28.77 $57.54
diesel $5.61 $33.01 $66.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44.9 0 $15.70 $7.18
Efficient EV 37.4 0 $13.08 $5.98
EV Truck/SUV 59.8 0 $20.93 $9.57

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Sedalia, MO

Night in Sedalia on Saturday

Local time

11:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wentzville, MO

Night in Wentzville on Saturday

Local time

11:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live 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

2 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

2h 55m 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' for this 149.5-mile stretch, with only 11% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 81.9 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. This suggests a drive that involves more frequent turns and potentially lower speeds as you move between local roads and highway sections. The character of the drive will likely shift as you progress, moving from more direct highway travel to a more varied local road experience.

Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 81.9 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

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 17.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 55m 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 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 148.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 149.1 miles (South Church Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 55m. Total distance: 149.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (11%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 81.9 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 148.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 149.1 miles (South Church Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

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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