Trip from Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO to St. Louis, MO

Q: How long is the trip from Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO to St. Louis, MO?

The drive from Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO to St. Louis, MO covers 9.4 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Hall Street, Andy Gammon Memorial Highway, North Tucker Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 4.7 miles from Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Drive Time

16m

Distance

9.4 mi

15 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 15m ★

6 AM

0h 17m

8 AM

0h 20m

10 AM

0h 18m

12 PM

0h 18m

3 PM

0h 18m

5 PM

0h 20m

8 PM

0h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick trip within the Midwest, the 9.4-mile trek from Bellefontaine Neighbors to St. Louis is a straightforward local drive. You can expect to reach your destination in approximately 16 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight planning. With fuel costs estimated at just $1, it is a highly economical route for your commute or a quick visit. Because the journey is so brief, you will not need to worry about complex logistics or multiple stops. It is a practical, no-fuss connection between these two Missouri locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

4.7 miles from Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a monotonous interstate cruise. Only 10% of this journey involves highways, so you will spend most of your time navigating local surface streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is a 3.5-mile run along Hall Street, which serves as the primary backbone of the trip. The transition between Andy Gammon Memorial Highway and North Tucker Boulevard requires you to stay alert through several turns. Overall, it is a functional, urban-style drive that prioritizes connectivity over high-speed travel.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Hall Street is the longest continuous segment at about 3.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Bellefontaine Road.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 9.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Bellefontaine Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (MO H / Hall Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (Von Phul Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Bellefontaine Road

Turn right onto Bellefontaine Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in | MO H / Hall Street

Turn right onto MO H / Hall Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

5.2 mi into trip | ~9m in | Von Phul Street

Take the ramp onto Von Phul Street toward I 70 East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward I 70 East

7.9 mi into trip | ~13m in | I 70 / Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 / Andy Gammon Memorial Highway toward Illinois

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Illinois

8 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward Tucker Boulevard, Downtown Saint Louis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 249B Toward Tucker Boulevard, Downtown Saint Louis

Towns Along This Route

Between Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO and St. Louis, MO, road signs point toward Illinois and Saint Louis.

Illinois

7.9 mi in | ~13m | via I 70

Saint Louis

8 mi in | ~13m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Hall Street	3.5 mi	5m
Andy Gammon Memorial Highway	1.6 mi	2m
North Tucker Boulevard	1.1 mi	2m
Mark Twain Expressway	0.9 mi	1m
Bellefontaine Road	0.8 mi	1m
Adelaide Avenue	0.4 mi	1m
Riverview Drive	0.3 mi	<1m
North Broadway	0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Hall Street — 3.5 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO and St. Louis, MO.

Start on this road

157 ft · 13 sec · this road

Turn right onto Bellefontaine Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Bellefontaine Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on North Broadway

0.1 mi · 24 sec · North Broadway

Turn left onto Riverview Drive

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Riverview Drive

Turn right

128 ft · 7 sec

Toward Hall Street

Turn right onto MO H

3.5 mi · 5 min · Hall Street

Use the none lane.

Turn slight right

213 ft · 7 sec

Turn slight right onto Adelaide Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Adelaide Avenue

Take the ramp onto Von Phul Street

209 ft · 5 sec · Von Phul Street

Toward I 70 East Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn slight left

0.2 mi · 18 sec

Toward I 70 East Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 70

0.9 mi · 1 min · Mark Twain Expressway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 70

1.5 mi · 2 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70

267 ft · 6 sec · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

Toward Illinois Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 249B Toward Tucker Boulevard, Downtown Saint Louis

Continue on North Tucker Boulevard

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Tucker Boulevard

Use the none lane.

Continue on South Tucker Boulevard

396 ft · 21 sec · South Tucker Boulevard

Turn right onto Market Street

86 ft · 2 sec · Market Street

Arrive at destination

Market Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a short 16-minute trip, you have maximum flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to plan for any stops along the way, as the 9.4-mile distance is easily manageable in a single, continuous effort. Keep in mind that because the route relies heavily on local roads, traffic patterns on Hall Street and North Tucker Boulevard will dictate your actual travel time more than anything else. To ensure a smooth experience, check local traffic reports before you pull out of the driveway. Being prepared for those specific turns will help you navigate the urban layout of St. Louis with ease.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 4.7 miles from Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO, or about 7m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.5 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 9.4 miles or 16m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 4.7 miles or 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near St. Louis, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO

This is one driving day of about 9.4 miles and 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Hall Street for about 3.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 4.7 mi from Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO · 7m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Saint Louis, IL

5 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

East Saint Louis, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 9.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Saint Louis, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 4.7 miles from Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in St. Louis, MO

The final approach into St. Louis, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around St. Louis, MO.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.43 one way

$2.86 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$1.57	$3.15
premium	$4.80	$1.77	$3.55
diesel	$5.64	$2.09	$4.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$26–$51

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	2.8	$0.99	$0.45
Efficient EV	2.4	$0.82	$0.38
EV Truck/SUV	3.8	$1.32	$0.60

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 hours ago

Origin

Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO

Afternoon in Bellefontaine Neighbors on Sunday

Local time

4:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

St. Louis, MO

Afternoon in St. Louis on Sunday

Local time

4:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

12 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

16m 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 Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO to St. Louis, MO covers 9.4 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Hall Street, Andy Gammon Memorial Highway, North Tucker Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 4.7 miles from Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.43 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.