Origin
Washington, MO
Late night in Washington on Tuesday
Local time
4:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Washington, MO to Wentzville, MO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
24.1 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Washington, MO
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Wentzville, MO
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Trip Overview
This short 24.1-mile drive from Washington, MO to Wentzville, MO is perfect for a single day trip, taking approximately 39 minutes to complete. With only a 3% highway share, expect a local road experience that's easy on the wallet with an estimated fuel cost of just $4. This route stays within the Midwest region, specifically in Missouri, making it a convenient local excursion. Given its brief duration and minimal fuel needs, this trip is ideal for a spontaneous outing or as a quick connection between towns without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO Z | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| MO D | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| MO TT | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Franklin Avenue | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| MO T | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| MO 94 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West 3rd Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| South Church Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MO Z
— 7.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington, MO and Wentzville, MO.
1
Start on West 3rd Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West 3rd Street
2
Turn left onto MO 47
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Franklin Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto MO 94
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
MO 94
4
Continue on MO TT
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
MO TT
5
At end of road, turn left onto MO T
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
MO T
6
Continue on MO D
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
MO D
7
Turn left onto MO Z
7.3 mi
·
11 min
·
MO Z
8
Enter roundabout onto South Church Street
84 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Church Street
9
Continue on South Church Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Church Street
10
Turn right onto West 4th Street
442 ft
·
20 sec
·
West 4th Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto South Linn Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Linn Avenue
12
Turn right onto East Allen Street
40 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Allen Street
13
Arrive at destination
East Allen Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 24.1 — 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
|
MO 47 / Franklin Avenue
Turn left onto MO 47 / Franklin Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
8.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
MO T
At end of road, turn left onto MO T
Navigation decision point
4
23.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
South Church Street
Enter roundabout onto South Church Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
23.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
South Linn Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto South Linn Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
24.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
East Allen Street
Turn right onto East Allen Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.77 one way
$7.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
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
39m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate through Missouri's countryside. The majority of your journey will be on local roads like MO Z, MO D, and MO TT, with only a small portion on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.3 miles on MO Z, offering a brief period of consistent travel before the turns resume. This route's personality is defined by its frequent changes in direction, keeping your attention engaged as you move from one local road to another.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on MO Z.
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 0.7 miles in near MO 47 / Franklin Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (MO 47 / Franklin Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (MO T): Navigation decision point; at 23.7 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 39m. Total distance: 24.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.3 miles on MO Z. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (MO 47 / Franklin Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (MO T): Navigation decision point; at 23.7 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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