Where to stop

Best places to stop between St. Louis and Columbia

The I-70 drive runs about 125 miles and 2 hours. These are the towns worth pulling off for, in the order you reach them, with how far into the drive each one sits.

1. Mile 40 of 125

   1. Wentzville, MO

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 85 miles left to Columbia.

   Hotels in WentzvilleWhere to stay in Wentzville

2. Mile 103 of 125

   2. Kingdom City, MO

   The last big stop before Columbia, 22 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in Kingdom CityWhere to stay in Kingdom City

Sights worth the detour

• Faurot Field
• Katy Trail at Rocheport
• Downtown Columbia's District

Gas, food and rest areas by mile

Open the route in XCRSN to see every gas station, EV charger, rest area and restaurant listed by mile, with live fuel prices.

More on this drive

• Full drive guide
• Can you drive it in one day?
• Halfway point
• Gas cost