How far is Columbia, MO from Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO?

The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO is about 122 miles (196.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.3 miles (184 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.03 mi
02h 29m
Flight
114.34 mi
184.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.34 mi
Kilometers
184.02 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.03 mi
Kilometers
196.39 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellefontaine Neighbors
Wed, Apr 15, 10:19 PM CDT
Return by in Columbia
Thu, Apr 16, 12:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-04-15T19:49
Arrive Bellefontaine Neighbors
Wed, Apr 15, 10:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbia
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Pendleton
MO

Village in Missouri, USA

From Columbia
60.9 mi
01h 14m
To Bellefontaine Neighbors
61.1 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Bellefontaine Neighbors.

  1. 1

    Start on North Providence Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Providence Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

    879 ft · 22 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    2467 ft · 35 sec · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    103.1 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    872 ft · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2556 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    988 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    11.8 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Bellefontaine Road

    935 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bellefontaine Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Bellefontaine Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    48 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
103 mi · 84%
I 270 North
12.8 mi · 10%
Bellefontaine Road
2.24 mi · 2%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 2%
North Providence Road
1.16 mi · 1%
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial High
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

103 mi · 02h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
114.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pendleton
01h 14m from Columbia
Leave By
1:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bellefontaine Neighbors.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Bellefontaine Neighbors?

The road trip is about 122 miles (196.4 km) and usually takes 02h 29m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pendleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.9 miles from Columbia and 61.1 miles from Bellefontaine Neighbors.

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

The direct path is about 114.3 miles (184 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.25 one way or $32.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bellefontaine Neighbors.

Stop Ideas Near Pendleton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pendleton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6 mi away

Warrenton City Animal Control

Warrenton , MO
314 Coleman, Warrenton, MO 63383
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Animal control service,City government office
Warrenton City Hall
Meeting point 6.4 mi away

Warrenton City Hall

Warrenton , MO
200 W Booneslick Rd, Warrenton, MO 63383
Rating 2.7/5 7 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pendleton.

RAIL

Hermann

22 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

35 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

77 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Jefferson City

86 mi away
101 Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Bellefontaine Neighbors. Straight-line distance: 114.34 mi (184.02 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

Population124,769
Coordinates38.9517100, -92.3340700
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Bellefontaine Neighbors

#2 Bellefontaine Neighbors

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

Population10,297
Coordinates38.7403300, -90.2265000
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-92.33407, 38.95171)
End: Bellefontaine Neighbors (-90.2265, 38.74033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.3 L · about $16.25
Round trip
$32.51
8.62 gal · 32.6 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.25 $32.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.33 $36.66
Premium $4.65 $20.06 $40.12
Diesel $5.30 $22.86 $45.72

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Bellefontaine Neighbors. The current time is 19:49:58.

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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.