How far is Bel-Ridge, MO from Saint Peters, MO?

The driving distance from Bel-Ridge, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.4 miles (28 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.14 mi
00h 21m
Flight
17.4 mi
28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.4 mi
Kilometers
28 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.14 mi
Kilometers
30.81 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Sun, Apr 19, 8:35 AM CDT
Return by in Bel-Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 8:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bel-Ridge
2026-04-19T08:13
Arrive Saint Peters
Sun, Apr 19, 8:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bel-Ridge
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saint Charles
MO

A city in St.

From Bel-Ridge
9.6 mi
00h 10m
To Saint Peters
9.6 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bel-Ridge and Saint Peters.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bel-Ridge and Saint Peters.

  1. 1

    Start on Welsberg Drive

    151 m · 25 sec · Welsberg Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Hanley Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North Hanley Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 West: Wentzville

    939 ft · 15 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    17.8 mi · 22 min

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bel-Ridge and Saint Peters.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
5 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
18 mi · 94%
North Hanley Road
1.04 mi · 5%
Welsberg Drive
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

17.8 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
17.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Charles
00h 10m from Bel-Ridge
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bel-Ridge and Sunny near Saint Peters.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bel-Ridge to Saint Peters?

The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Charles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Bel-Ridge and 9.6 miles from Saint Peters.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.4 miles (28 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bel-Ridge and Sunny near Saint Peters.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Charles

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Charles, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Charles.

RAIL

Kirkwood

23 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

30 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

33 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

52 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bel-Ridge and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 17.4 mi (28 km).

Bel-Ridge

#1 Bel-Ridge

City in St.

Population2,668
Coordinates38.7095000, -90.3253900
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Welsberg Drive (-90.325167, 38.709672)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.56 L · about $2.56
Round trip
$5.13
1.36 gal · 5.12 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.56 $5.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.89 $5.78
Premium $4.65 $3.16 $6.33
Diesel $5.30 $3.61 $7.21

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bel-Ridge and Saint Peters. The current time is 08:13:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.