Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
31.5 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Ladue, MO
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Wentzville, MO to Ladue, MO is 31.5 miles and takes about 43m via Avenue of the Saints, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Missouri. It's primarily a surface road drive, making it a straightforward local commute or an easy addition to a larger trip. Given its brief duration, it's ideal for a same-day excursion without much need for extensive planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue of the Saints | 28.1 mi | 34m |
| Clayton Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Barnes Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| East Pearce Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| US 61 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Luetkenhaus Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Linn Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Allen Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~3,147 veh/hr typical · worst 3,671
Quietest
1 AM
~263 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 103 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Wentzville, MO and Ladue, MO.
Start on East Allen Street
Turn right onto North Linn Avenue
Turn right onto East Pearce Boulevard
Turn slight right
Turn slight right onto Luetkenhaus Boulevard
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto US 61
Take the exit onto US 61
Keep slight right at fork onto US 61
Turn left onto Clayton Road
Turn left onto Barnes Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 29.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward US 61 South, I 70, US 40
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward US 61 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto US 61 / Avenue of the Saints
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto US 61 toward US 67, US 61: Lindbergh Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto US 61 toward US 67 South, US 61 South: Lindbergh Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$4.88 one way
$9.77 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $5.36 | $10.71 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $6.94 | $13.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Wentzville on Friday
Local time
9:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 16 at 8:41PM CDT until August 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Destination
Night in Ladue on Friday
Local time
9:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 16 at 8:41PM CDT until August 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is almost entirely on surface roads, with a highway share of 100%. You'll experience 28.1 miles on Avenue of the Saints before transitioning to other surface roads like Clayton Road and Barnes Road. Expect a consistent pace without the frequent acceleration and braking typical of extensive highway driving, as you'll navigate local traffic patterns.
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.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 31.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
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 0.9 miles (US 61 / Avenue of the Saints): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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Founded 1936
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Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 31.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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