How far is Saint Charles, MO from Belle, MO?

The driving distance from Saint Charles, MO to Belle, MO is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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
95.23 mi
02h 06m
Flight
75.3 mi
121.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.3 mi
Kilometers
121.18 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.23 mi
Kilometers
153.25 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belle
Sat, May 30, 12:27 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Charles
Sat, May 30, 2:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Charles
2026-05-30T10:21
Arrive Belle
Sat, May 30, 12:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Charles
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
Union
MO

City in and county seat of Franklin County, Missouri, United States

From Saint Charles
47.5 mi
01h 03m
To Belle
47.7 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph E
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Charles and Belle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles and Belle.

  1. 1

    Start on North Second Street

    949 ft · 38 sec · North Second Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    1093 ft · 45 sec · Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Fifth Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Fifth Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 East

    1019 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

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

    872 ft · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    2339 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    723 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    10.9 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Dougherty Ferry Road

    1331 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Dougherty Ferry Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Dougherty Ferry Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Forest Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    32 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Highway Drive

    748 ft · 14 sec · North Highway Drive

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West, US 50 West: Rolla

    936 ft · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

    24.9 mi · 28 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West: Union, Jefferson City

    1271 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    29.7 mi · 37 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    19.4 mi · 29 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    71 m · 12 sec · 5th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Alvarado Avenue

    104 m · 6 sec · South Alvarado Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right

    42 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Charles and Belle.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 50 West
29.9 mi · 31%
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
24.9 mi · 26%
I 270 South
11.5 mi · 12%
I 70 East
2.85 mi · 3%
Dougherty Ferry Road
2.78 mi · 3%
South Fifth Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 50 West

Merge slight left

29.7 mi · 00h 37m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
75.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union
01h 03m from Saint Charles
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Saint Charles and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Belle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Charles to Belle?

The road trip is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Saint Charles and 47.7 miles from Belle.

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

The direct path is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.67 one way or $25.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Saint Charles and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Belle.

Stop Ideas Near Union

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

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

RAIL

Washington

12 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

47 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Kirkwood

54 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

72 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Charles and Belle. Straight-line distance: 75.3 mi (121.18 km).

Saint Charles

#1 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Belle

#2 Belle

City in Missouri, United States

Population1,489
Coordinates38.2858800, -91.7204400
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Charles (-90.48123, 38.78394)
End: Belle (-91.72044, 38.28588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.72 L · about $12.67
Round trip
$25.34
6.72 gal · 25.44 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.67 $25.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.29 $28.58
Premium $4.65 $15.64 $31.27
Diesel $5.30 $17.82 $35.64

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Charles and Belle. The current time is 10:21:10.

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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.