How long is the commute from Wentzville, MO?
Workers who live in Wentzville, MO take an average of 27.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
17.8% work from home.
4.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.8 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 17.8%
- Households without a car
- 4.0%
How people in Wentzville get to work
| Means of transportation | Wentzville | St. Charles County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.0% (±2.0 points) | 73.8% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.6% (±1.5 points) | 5.9% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.4 points) | 0.8% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.4 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.8% (±2.2 points) | 18.0% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Wentzville, the average commute is higher than in St. Charles County (24.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wentzville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from St. Charles County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Missouri (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In St. Charles County, Wentzville ranks 7 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 396 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wentzville
| Vehicles available | Wentzville | St. Charles County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% (±1.2 points) | 3.8% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.4% (±2.5 points) | 26.4% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.4% (±2.8 points) | 43.8% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.2% (±2.8 points) | 26.0% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Wentzville, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from St. Charles County (3.8%).
It is also lower than in Missouri (6.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Wentzville
| Wentzville | St. Charles County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.8% (±2.2 points) | 18.0% (±0.8 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.3% (±0.8 points) | 97.4% (±0.3 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.4% (±1.4 points) | 95.1% (±0.4 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Wentzville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from St. Charles County (95.1%).
It is also higher than in Missouri (89.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Wentzville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wentzville | — | 27.8 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Flint Hill | 3.3 mi | 27.5 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Josephville | 4.5 mi | 29.9 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Foristell | 4.8 mi | 32.6 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lake St. Louis | 5.2 mi | 25.6 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| New Melle | 6.8 mi | 29.9 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| St. Paul | 7.4 mi | 24.3 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Chain of Rocks | 7.7 mi | 16.4 minutes (±11.2) | Lower |
| O'Fallon | 8.4 mi | 25.5 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: St. Paul, MO (24.3 minutes), Chain of Rocks, MO (16.4 minutes), O'Fallon, MO (25.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across St. Charles County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Augusta | 42.7 minutes (±10.4) |
| 2 | Portage Des Sioux | 34.1 minutes (±4.3) |
| 3 | Foristell | 32.6 minutes (±6.0) |
| 4 (tie) | Josephville | 29.9 minutes (±7.8) |
| 4 (tie) | New Melle | 29.9 minutes (±4.8) |
| 6 | West Alton | 29.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 7 | Wentzville | 27.8 minutes (±1.2) |
| 8 | Flint Hill | 27.5 minutes (±5.8) |
| 9 | Weldon Spring Heights | 26.0 minutes (±10.5) |
| 10 | Lake St. Louis | 25.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 11 | O'Fallon | 25.5 minutes (±0.9) |
| 12 | St. Paul | 24.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 13 | Dardenne Prairie | 24.0 minutes (±1.2) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in St. Charles County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Wentzville
How long is the average commute in Wentzville?
Workers who live in Wentzville, MO take an average of 27.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wentzville without a car?
4.0% of households in Wentzville have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wentzville?
17.8% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Wentzville worked from home, and 96.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wentzville city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wentzville city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wentzville city, Missouri
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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