Origin
Bel-Nor, MO
Late night in Bel-Nor on Friday
Local time
3:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bel-Nor, MO to Saint Charles, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
13.3 mi
21 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bel-Nor, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Saint Charles, MO
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Trip Overview
This quick 13.3-mile drive from Bel-Nor, MO to Saint Charles, MO takes about 21 minutes and is perfect for a single day trip. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it's a budget-friendly option for exploring the Midwest. The route is predominantly highway-focused, making it a straightforward journey. You'll spend most of your time on I-70, which accounts for 76% of the drive. This short distance means you won't need to worry about overnight stays, offering a flexible travel experience.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 13.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highly highway-focused drive, with 76% of this route utilizing major interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a solid 10 miles on I-70, providing a consistent pace. While the majority of the journey is on the interstate, you will also navigate sections of South Fifth Street and North Hanley Road. This mix suggests a primarily fast-paced drive with brief transitions onto local roads, offering a predictable yet efficient travel experience.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 10 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and South Fifth Street. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (I 70 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 West: Wentzville
Navigation decision point
Toward I 70 West: Wentzville
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 70
Merge onto I 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
11.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 70 Business
Take the exit onto I 70 Business toward I 70 Business: Fifth Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 229B
Toward I 70 Business: Fifth Street
9
11.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 Business: Fifth Street North, Bass Pro Drive, Ameristar Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 70 Business: Fifth Street North, Bass...
5
13.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
North Second Street
Turn left onto North Second Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 10 mi | 12m |
| South Fifth Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Hanley Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Natural Bridge Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hatherly Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Jefferson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Second Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| I 70 Business | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 10 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bel-Nor, MO and Saint Charles, MO.
1
Start on Audrain Drive
165 ft
·
7 sec
·
Audrain Drive
2
Turn left onto Hatherly Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hatherly Drive
3
Turn straight onto Clearview Drive
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Clearview Drive
4
Turn left onto MO 115
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Natural Bridge Road
5
Turn right onto North Hanley Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Hanley Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 70 West: Wentzville
7
Merge onto I 70
10 mi
·
12 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto I 70 Business
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 70 Business
Exit 229B
Toward I 70 Business: Fifth Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
231 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 70 Business: Fifth Street North, Bass Pro Drive, Ameristar Boulevard
Use the right lane.
10
Turn slight right onto I 70 Business
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Fifth Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Jefferson Street
12
Turn left onto North Second Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Second Street
13
Arrive at destination
North Second Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.08 one way
$4.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.28 | $4.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Saint Charles, MO
Late night in Saint Charles on Friday
Local time
3:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bel-Nor, MO to Saint Charles, MO covers 13.3 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, South Fifth Street, North Hanley Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.7 miles from Bel-Nor, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (I 70 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bel-Nor, MO to Saint Charles, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway Arch National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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