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

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to Belle, MO is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69 miles (111 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
87.47 mi
02h 02m
Flight
68.98 mi
111.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.98 mi
Kilometers
111.01 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.47 mi
Kilometers
140.77 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belle
Sat, May 30, 1:23 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Sat, May 30, 3:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-05-30T11:20
Arrive Belle
Sat, May 30, 1:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Peters
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 Peters
43.7 mi
01h 01m
To Belle
43.7 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 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 Peters and Belle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12.2 mi · 15 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward MO Z

    812 ft · 23 sec

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Church Street

    74 m · 11 sec · South Church Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto South Church Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Church Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    4.9 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    11.1 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    24.9 mi · 30 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    19.4 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    71 m · 12 sec · 5th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Alvarado Avenue

    104 m · 6 sec · South Alvarado Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right

    42 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Church Street
11.6 mi · 13%
MO Z
0.15 mi
South Alvarado Avenue
0.06 mi
5th Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

24.9 mi · 00h 30m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
69 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union
01h 01m from Saint Peters
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Peters 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 Peters to Belle?

The road trip is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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 43.7 miles from Saint Peters and 43.7 miles from Belle.

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

The direct path is about 69 miles (111 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Peters 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 Peters and Belle. Straight-line distance: 68.98 mi (111.01 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Belle

#2 Belle

City in Missouri, United States

Population1,489
Coordinates38.2858800, -91.7204400
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Peters (-90.62651, 38.80033)
End: Belle (-91.72044, 38.28588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.68 L · about $11.65
Round trip
$23.30
6.18 gal · 23.36 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.65 $23.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.14 $26.28
Premium $4.65 $14.38 $28.76
Diesel $5.30 $16.39 $32.78

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 Peters and Belle. The current time is 11:20:36.

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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.