Trip from Saint Peters, MO to Bel-Nor, MO

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 70, North Hanley Road, Natural Bridge Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

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 11.3 miles from Saint Peters, 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 $3.53 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.

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Saint Peters, MO to Bel-Nor, MO?

Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway Arch National Park.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

30m

Distance

22.6 mi

36 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min

4 AM

0h 28m ★

6 AM

0h 31m

8 AM

0h 36m

10 AM

0h 32m

12 PM

0h 32m

3 PM

0h 33m

5 PM

0h 36m

8 PM

0h 29m

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

The drive from Saint Peters, MO to Bel-Nor, MO covers 22.6 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 70, North Hanley Road, Natural Bridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.4 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.53 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 30m highway drive covering 22.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and North Hanley Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.4 miles on I 70.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 14 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 20.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and North Hanley Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 22.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

8

1.2 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the exit toward MO 79: Elsberry, Louisiana

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 220 Toward MO 79: Elsberry, Louisiana

6

1.3 mi into trip | ~1m in

Keep slight left at fork toward MO 79

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward MO 79

6

1.5 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 70 East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 70 East

7

21 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward North Hanley Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 239 Toward North Hanley Road

6

21.2 mi into trip | ~27m in | North Hanley Road

Turn right onto North Hanley Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Saint Peters, MO to Bel-Nor, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Louisiana along the way.

Louisiana

1.2 mi in | ~1m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 70	20.4 mi	25m
North Hanley Road	0.7 mi	1m
Natural Bridge Road	0.4 mi	<1m
Hatherly Drive	0.3 mi	1m
MO 79	0.1 mi	<1m
Clearview Drive	0.1 mi	<1m
Audrain Drive	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 70 — 20.4 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Peters, MO and Bel-Nor, MO.

1

Start on I 70

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 70

2

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Exit 220 Toward MO 79: Elsberry, Louisiana Use the straight / slight right lanes.

3

Keep slight left at fork

384 ft · 14 sec

Toward MO 79

4

Turn left onto MO 79

0.1 mi · 11 sec · MO 79

5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 18 sec

Toward I 70 East Use the right lane.

6

Merge onto I 70

19 mi · 24 min · I 70

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 239 Toward North Hanley Road Use the slight right lane.

8

Turn right onto North Hanley Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Hanley Road

Use the right lane.

9

Turn left onto MO 115

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Natural Bridge Road

10

Turn right onto Clearview Drive

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Clearview Drive

11

Keep slight left at fork onto Hatherly Drive

0.2 mi · 55 sec · Hatherly Drive

12

Continue on Hatherly Drive

169 ft · 7 sec · Hatherly Drive

13

Turn right onto Audrain Drive

165 ft · 7 sec · Audrain Drive

14

Arrive at destination

Audrain Drive

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.53 one way

$7.07 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$3.88	$7.76
premium	$4.89	$4.35	$8.70
diesel	$5.61	$4.99	$9.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.8	$2.37	$1.08
Efficient EV	5.7	$1.98	$0.90
EV Truck/SUV	9	$3.16	$1.45

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Saint Peters, MO

Evening in Saint Peters on Thursday

Local time

7:09 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bel-Nor, MO

Evening in Bel-Nor on Thursday

Local time

7:09 PM

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

30m 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 Peters, MO to Bel-Nor, MO covers 22.6 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.