Edwardsville to Wentzville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

48.5 miles 78 km · straight line
63 miles estimated 101.4 km · driving distance
1h 16min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
270° W bearing direction

How far is Edwardsville from Wentzville?

The distance from Edwardsville to Wentzville is 48.5 miles (78 km) as the crow flies. Wentzville is located W of Edwardsville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 63 miles, taking about 1h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States — Edwardsville in Illinois and Wentzville in Missouri.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Edwardsville and Wentzville. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Edwardsville to Wentzville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 16min $6 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 31min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Edwardsville & Wentzville

Quick Facts

Edwardsville
38.81°N, 89.95°W
America/Chicago
165m elevation
Wentzville
38.81°N, 90.85°W
America/Chicago
190m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 16 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 513.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients