Origin
Saint Louis, OK
Evening in Saint Louis on Friday
Local time
8:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Louis, OK to Bellemont, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
41.5 mi
67 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellemont, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Louis, OK to Bellemont, OK covers 41.5 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 177, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, Econtuchka Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.8 miles on US 177. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 41.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Saint Louis, OK to Bellemont, OK covers 41.5 miles and takes about 1h 2m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 177 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OK 59 / North State Street.
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 41.5 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (OK 59 / North State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.3 miles (North Kickapoo Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 27 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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OK 59 / North State Street
Depart onto OK 59 / North State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
24.3 mi into trip
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~31m in
|
North Kickapoo Street
Turn left onto North Kickapoo Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
27 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the ramp toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
Navigation decision point
Toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
5
27.2 mi into trip
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~37m in
|
I 40 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 40 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
33.7 mi into trip
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~44m in
|
192
Take the exit onto 192 toward OK 9A South: Earlsboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward OK 9A South: Earlsboro
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 177 | 18.8 mi | 21m |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 6.6 mi | 6m |
| Econtuchka Road | 4 mi | 8m |
| OK 59 | 3 mi | 5m |
| North Kickapoo Street | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Valley View Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| North State Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Garretts Lake Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 177
— 18.8 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Louis, OK and Bellemont, OK.
1
Start on OK 59
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North State Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Continue on OK 59
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
OK 59
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto US 177
19 mi
·
21 min
·
US 177
Use the right lane.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
5
Turn straight onto US 270 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kickapoo Spur
6
Turn left onto North Kickapoo Street
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
North Kickapoo Street
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto West Interstate Parkway
451 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Interstate Parkway
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
9
Merge onto I 40
6.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit onto 192
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
192
Toward OK 9A South: Earlsboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto OK 9A
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Valley View Road
12
Turn right onto Garretts Lake Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Garretts Lake Road
13
Turn left onto CR N3490
4.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Econtuchka Road
14
Turn right onto County Line Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Line Road
15
Arrive at destination
County Line Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.7 mi from Saint Louis, OK · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Saint Louis, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bellemont, OK
The final approach into Bellemont, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.49 one way
$12.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.12 | $14.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.99 | $15.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.16 | $18.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.66 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Bellemont, OK
Evening in Bellemont on Friday
Local time
8:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Shawnee, OK
21 mi in
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
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 2m 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 Saint Louis, OK to Bellemont, OK covers 41.5 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 177, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, Econtuchka Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.7 miles from Saint Louis, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.49 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 41.5 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (OK 59 / North State Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.3 miles (North Kickapoo Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 27 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Saint Louis, OK to Bellemont, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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