Wentzville, MO to Monett, MO is 244.7 miles and takes about 5 hours via I 44 and US 60, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, specifically Missouri, so you won't encounter significant regional shifts. It's a straightforward trip, mostly on major highways, making it a practical choice for a single-day drive. If you're looking for a simple transit between these two points with minimal fuss, this route should fit the bill.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
122.4 miles from Wentzville, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 30m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 44
169.8 mi
3h 3m
US 60
27.3 mi
40m
MO 47
16.8 mi
25m
MO D
8 mi
11m
MO Z
6.3 mi
9m
MO B
3.9 mi
6m
MO TT
3.6 mi
5m
Farm Road 2240
3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 169.8 mi, about 3h 3m
Traffic on I-44
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,442 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,784
Quietest
2 AM
~180 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8×
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 Wentzville, MO and Monett, MO.
1
Start on East Allen Street
40 ft·7 sec·East Allen Street
2
Turn left onto North Linn Avenue
0.1 mi·26 sec·North Linn Avenue
3
Turn right onto West 4th Street
442 ft·20 sec·West 4th Street
4
Turn left onto South Church Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·South Church Street
5
Enter roundabout onto MO Z
97 ft·4 sec·South Church Street
6
Continue on MO Z
1.0 mi·1 min·South Church Street
7
Continue on MO Z
1.4 mi·2 min·MO Z
8
Continue on MO Z
4.9 mi·7 min·MO Z
9
Turn right onto MO D
4.9 mi·7 min·MO D
10
At end of road, turn left onto MO D; MO T
3.1 mi·4 min·MO D; MO T
11
Continue on MO TT
3.6 mi·5 min·MO TT
12
Continue on MO 94
0.7 mi·1 min·MO 94
13
At end of road, turn left onto MO 47
11 mi·17 min·MO 47
Use the straight lane.
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 50; MO 47
0.4 mi·49 sec·US 50; MO 47
Use the left lane.
15
Take the exit
136 ft·5 sec
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto MO 47
5.6 mi·7 min·MO 47
17
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 44 West: Rolla
18
Merge onto I 44
170 mi·3 hr 3 min·I 44
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 70Toward MO MM, MO B
20
Turn left onto MO B; MO MM
3.9 mi·6 min·MO B; MO MM
21
Continue on this road
314 ft·11 sec·this road
22
Turn straight onto US 60; MO 413
9.0 mi·13 min·US 60; MO 413
23
Continue on US 60; MO 14; MO 413
1.2 mi·1 min·Southwest Elm Street
24
Continue on US 60; MO 413
5.3 mi·7 min·US 60; MO 413
25
Continue on US 60; MO 265
13 mi·19 min·US 60; MO 265
26
Turn right onto US 60 Business
3.0 mi·5 min·Farm Road 2240
27
Continue on US 60 Business
1.9 mi·3 min·East Cleveland Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
West Cleveland Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour duration, leaving Wentzville in the morning is ideal, allowing you to arrive in Monett with plenty of daylight. The route involves only one recommended stop, but you'll likely want to factor in brief breaks along the 169.8-mile stretch on I 44. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on longer highway segments, as services can become less frequent in rural areas. With a projected fuel cost of $38, it's an affordable drive, but always check current prices before you go.
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 122.4 miles from Wentzville, MO, or about 2h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 169.8 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 54 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.4 miles or 2h 30m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Monett, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Wentzville, 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 Wentzville, MO
This is one driving day of about 244.7 miles and 5h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Wentzville, 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 I 44 for about 169.8 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 207.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|North Linn Avenue
Turn left onto North Linn Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|West 4th Street
Turn right onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
7
20 mi into trip|~31m in|MO 47
At end of road, turn left onto MO 47
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
31.6 mi into trip|~50m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
207.3 mi into trip|~4h 2m in
Take the exit toward MO MM, MO B
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 70
Toward MO MM, MO B
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.82 one way
$81.64 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg86 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.62
$44.54
$89.07
premium
$5.25
$50.61
$101.21
diesel
$6.28
$60.46
$120.92
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
73.4
0
$25.69
$11.75
Efficient EV
61.2
0
$21.41
$9.79
EV Truck/SUV
97.9
1
$34.26
$15.66
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Wentzville, MO
Morning
in Wentzville on Friday
Local time
6:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Sunny
SE 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Monett, MO
Morning
in Monett on Friday
Local time
6:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Sunny
SE 6 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
5h on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and where the first Union general was killed in action. The costly Southern victory on August 10, 1861, focuse...
The young child known as the "Plant Doctor" tended his secret garden while observing the day-to-day operations of a 19th century farm. Nature and nurture ultimately influenced George on his quest for...
24 mi from route
~60 min detour
Free
near mile 244.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 88% of the route on interstates and major roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 169.8 miles on I 44, offering continuous cruising. After this, you'll transition to US 60 and MO 47, indicating a shift to more conventional roads with potentially more local traffic and exits as you approach your destination.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 169.8 mi on I 44.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and US 60. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Linn Avenue.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Linn Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 20 miles (MO 47): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,410 ft540 ft
Total Climb
1,378 ft
Total Descent
655 ft
Highest Point
1,410 ft
~192.3 mi in
Elevation Range
870 ft
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 Monett, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mo B along the way.
The longest stretch is about 169.8 miles on I 44. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 17 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 17 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Linn Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 20 miles (MO 47): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Wilson's Creek National Battlefield and George Washington Carver National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.0 hours each way, a round trip means 10.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Monett, MO before the return drive.
