Origin
Wentzville, MO
Night in Wentzville on Saturday
Local time
11:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wentzville, MO to Festus, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
61.4 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wentzville, MO
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Festus, MO
Mikhail Nilov
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Wentzville to Festus, you are looking at a 61.4-mile journey across the Missouri landscape. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a straightforward day trip. You can easily complete the entire route in a single day without needing an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, it is a very affordable excursion through the Midwest. Since the entire trip takes place within the state of Missouri, you will experience a consistent regional feel from start to finish. It is a practical choice for those who prefer local roads over the monotony of major highways.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 25.5 mi | 31m |
| Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway | 17.2 mi | 18m |
| I 270 | 11.5 mi | 14m |
| Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Rosa Parks Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| South Mill Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Veterans Memorial Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Pearce Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 25.5 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wentzville, MO and Festus, MO.
1
Start on East Allen Street
40 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Allen Street
2
Turn right onto North Linn Avenue
214 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Linn Avenue
3
Turn right onto East Pearce Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Pearce Boulevard
4
Turn slight right
349 ft
·
8 sec
5
Turn slight right onto Luetkenhaus Boulevard
500 ft
·
14 sec
·
Luetkenhaus Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
164 ft
·
2 sec
Toward US 61 South, I 70, US 40
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Toward US 61 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 61
25 mi
·
31 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 25
Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 270 South: Memphis
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 270
11 mi
·
14 min
·
I 270
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 55 South: Memphis
14
Merge onto I 55
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rosa Parks Highway
15
Continue on I 55
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
16
Continue on I 55
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 175
Toward MO A: Hillsboro, Festus
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 175
Toward MO A: Hillsboro, Festus
19
Turn straight onto MO A
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Memorial Boulevard
20
Turn left onto South Mill Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mill Street
21
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
West Main Street
22
Turn right onto Walnut Street
339 ft
·
20 sec
·
Walnut Street
23
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
77 ft
·
3 sec
·
North 2nd Street
24
Arrive at destination
North 2nd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Wentzville, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 60 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 61 South, I 70, US 40
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 61 South, I 70, US 40
8
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 61 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 61 South
8
26.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 25
Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
8
38.5 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis...
8
60 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MO A: Hillsboro, Festus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 175
Toward MO A: Hillsboro, Festus
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.60 one way
$19.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.54 | $21.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.82 | $23.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.56 | $27.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.37 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.60 | $3.93 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Festus, MO
Night in Festus on Saturday
Local time
11:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 15m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway travel. You will spend your time navigating through local thoroughfares, including North Linn Avenue, East Pearce Boulevard, and Luetkenhaus Boulevard. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, the pace is more deliberate and requires your full attention at intersections and turns. You won't find any long, uninterrupted highway stretches here, so prepare for a drive that demands consistent engagement behind the wheel. The absence of major highways means you get a closer look at the local infrastructure as you transition between these two Missouri communities.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.5 mi on Avenue of the Saints.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.4 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Wentzville, MO to Festus, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Memphis
26.3 mi in
|
~32m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 61.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.5 miles on Avenue of the Saints. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Festus, MO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Festus, 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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