How far is Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO from Saint Peters, MO?

The driving distance from Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO to Saint Peters, MO is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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
26.42 mi
00h 28m
Flight
21.94 mi
35.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.94 mi
Kilometers
35.31 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.42 mi
Kilometers
42.52 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Peters
Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 AM CDT
Return by in Bellefontaine Neighbors
Sun, Apr 19, 6:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellefontaine Neighbors
2026-04-19T05:31
Arrive Saint Peters
Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bellefontaine Neighbors
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Bridgeton
MO

City in St.

From Bellefontaine Neighbors
12.6 mi
00h 14m
To Saint Peters
13.8 mi
00h 14m

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
5 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 Bellefontaine Neighbors and Saint Peters.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellefontaine Neighbors and Saint Peters.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bellefontaine Road

    2326 ft · 48 sec · Bellefontaine Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Saint Cyr Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Saint Cyr Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Halls Ferry Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on New Halls Ferry Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · New Halls Ferry Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Dunn Road

    1913 ft · 53 sec · Dunn Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 270 West

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

    8.6 mi · 11 min · Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City

    1492 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City

    2478 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    2439 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    10.5 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellefontaine Neighbors and Saint Peters.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
11 mi · 42%
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
8.56 mi · 32%
Halls Ferry Road
2.02 mi · 8%
Saint Cyr Road
1.18 mi · 4%
I 70
0.75 mi · 3%
New Halls Ferry Road
0.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

10.5 mi · 00h 13m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bridgeton
00h 14m from Bellefontaine Neighbors
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bellefontaine Neighbors 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 Bellefontaine Neighbors to Saint Peters?

The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Bridgeton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Bellefontaine Neighbors and 13.8 miles from Saint Peters.

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

The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bellefontaine Neighbors and Sunny near Saint Peters.

Stop Ideas Near Bridgeton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bridgeton, 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 Bridgeton.

RAIL

Kirkwood

21 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

24 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

28 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

57 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellefontaine Neighbors and Saint Peters. Straight-line distance: 21.94 mi (35.31 km).

Bellefontaine Neighbors

#1 Bellefontaine Neighbors

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

Population10,297
Coordinates38.7403300, -90.2265000
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Saint Peters

#2 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: (-90.22658, 38.74013)
End: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.53 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.01
1.86 gal · 7.06 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.51 $7.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.96 $7.91
Premium $4.65 $4.33 $8.66
Diesel $5.30 $4.93 $9.87

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 Bellefontaine Neighbors and Saint Peters. The current time is 05:31:40.

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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.