How far is St. Louis, MO from Belle, MO?

The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Belle, MO is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
93.79 mi
02h 01m
Flight
85.69 mi
137.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.69 mi
Kilometers
137.9 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.79 mi
Kilometers
150.94 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belle
Sat, May 30, 12:28 PM CDT
Return by in St. Louis
Sat, May 30, 2:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St. Louis
2026-05-30T10:26
Arrive Belle
Sat, May 30, 12:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in St. Louis
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 St. Louis
46.8 mi
01h 00m
To Belle
47 mi
01h 00m

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 St. Louis and Belle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis and Belle.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West

    1051 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

    29.9 mi · 34 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  9. 9

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

    1271 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    29.7 mi · 37 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    19.4 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    71 m · 12 sec · 5th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Alvarado Avenue

    104 m · 6 sec · South Alvarado Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    42 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Louis 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 50 West
29.9 mi · 32%
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
29.9 mi · 32%
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial H
3.53 mi · 4%
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.46 mi · 4%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 3%
Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

29.9 mi · 00h 34m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
85.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union
01h 00m from St. Louis
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Belle?

The road trip is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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 46.8 miles from St. Louis and 47 miles from Belle.

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

The direct path is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 2:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.48 one way or $24.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around St. Louis 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 St. Louis and Belle. Straight-line distance: 85.69 mi (137.9 km).

St. Louis

#1 St. Louis

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

Population315,685
Coordinates38.6272700, -90.1978900
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Belle

#2 Belle

City in Missouri, United States

Population1,489
Coordinates38.2858800, -91.7204400
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Start: St. Louis (-90.19789, 38.62727)
End: Belle (-91.72044, 38.28588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.31 gal
12.53 L · about $12.48
Round trip
$24.96
6.62 gal · 25.06 L
Estimated CO2
29.4 kg one way
Round trip: 58.8 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.48 $24.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.08 $28.15
Premium $4.65 $15.40 $30.81
Diesel $5.30 $17.56 $35.11

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 St. Louis and Belle. The current time is 10:26:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.