How far is Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO from St. Louis, MO?

The driving distance from Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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
9.27 mi
00h 16m
Flight
7.96 mi
12.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.96 mi
Kilometers
12.81 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.27 mi
Kilometers
14.92 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Sun, Apr 19, 5:48 AM CDT
Return by in Bellefontaine Neighbors
Sun, Apr 19, 6:05 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 St. Louis
Sun, Apr 19, 5:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:56 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
Jennings
MO

City in St.

From Bellefontaine Neighbors
4.7 mi
00h 08m
To St. Louis
4.6 mi
00h 08m

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
8 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bellefontaine Neighbors and St. Louis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bellefontaine Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bellefontaine Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North Broadway

    656 ft · 24 sec · North Broadway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Riverview Drive

    1345 ft · 23 sec · Riverview Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Hall Street

    39 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hall Street

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hall Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    65 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Adelaide Avenue

    2346 ft · 2 min · Adelaide Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 East

    64 m · 5 sec · Von Phul Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto I 70 East

    1160 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Mark Twain Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mark Twain Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

    81 m · 7 sec · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Tucker Boulevard, Downtown Saint Louis

    1485 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on North Tucker Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Tucker Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on South Tucker Boulevard

    121 m · 22 sec · South Tucker Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Market Street

    26 m · 2 sec · Market Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellefontaine Neighbors and St. Louis.

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
193.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hall Street
3.5 mi · 38%
Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
1.56 mi · 17%
North Tucker Boulevard
1.05 mi · 11%
Mark Twain Expressway
0.91 mi · 10%
Bellefontaine Road
0.83 mi · 9%
Adelaide Avenue
0.44 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Hall Street

Turn right onto Hall Street

3.48 mi · 00h 05m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jennings
00h 08m from Bellefontaine Neighbors
Leave By
7:56 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bellefontaine Neighbors and Sunny near St. Louis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellefontaine Neighbors to St. Louis?

The road trip is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Jennings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Bellefontaine Neighbors and 4.6 miles from St. Louis.

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

The direct path is about 8 miles (12.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.24 one way or $2.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bellefontaine Neighbors and Sunny near St. Louis.

Stop Ideas Near Jennings

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

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

RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

12 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

20 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Alton

23 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

68 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellefontaine Neighbors and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 7.96 mi (12.81 km).

Bellefontaine Neighbors

#1 Bellefontaine Neighbors

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

Population10,297
Coordinates38.7403300, -90.2265000
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
St. Louis

#2 St. Louis

The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St.

Population315,685
Coordinates38.6272700, -90.1978900
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: (-90.22658, 38.74013)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.33 gal
1.24 L · about $1.24
Round trip
$2.49
0.66 gal · 2.48 L
Estimated CO2
2.9 kg one way
Round trip: 5.9 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.24 $2.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.40 $2.81
Premium $4.65 $1.54 $3.07
Diesel $5.30 $1.75 $3.50

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 St. Louis. The current time is 05:31:44.

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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.