Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 18, 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
Unknown
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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Washington, MO
Valeria Boltneva
The drive from Wentzville, MO to Washington, MO covers 24.1 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MO D, MO Z, MO TT for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on MO D. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO D | 8 mi | 11m |
| MO Z | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| MO TT | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| MO 47 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| South Church Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| MO 94 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 3rd Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| North Linn Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Wentzville, MO and Washington, MO.
Start on East Allen Street
Turn left onto North Linn Avenue
Turn right onto West 4th Street
Turn left onto South Church Street
Enter roundabout onto MO Z
Continue on MO Z
Continue on MO Z
Continue on MO Z
Turn right onto MO D
At end of road, turn left onto MO D; MO T
Continue on MO TT
Continue on MO 94
At end of road, turn left onto MO 47
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto North Linn Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto MO Z / South Church Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
At end of road, turn left onto MO D; MO T
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto MO 47
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.75 one way
$7.49 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.31 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| premium | $4.68 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
| diesel | $6.01 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Wentzville on Sunday
Local time
3:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
36°F
Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Washington on Sunday
Local time
3:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
32°F
Clear then Areas Of Frost
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.
24.1 mi in 39m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
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 early in the drive near North Linn Avenue.
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 8 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 0.4 miles (MO Z / South Church Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
193 ft
Total Descent
339 ft
Highest Point
824 ft
~13.8 mi in
Elevation Range
339 ft
Founded 1855
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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 (17%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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