How far is St. Louis, MO from Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO?
The driving distance from St. Louis, MO to Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between St. Louis and Bellefontaine Neighbors.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis and Bellefontaine Neighbors.
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Start on Market Street
2706 ft · 1 min · Market Street
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
2307 ft · 2 min · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto Convention Plaza
75 m · 12 sec · Convention Plaza
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Turn left onto Lumiere Place Boulevard
85 m · 10 sec · Lumiere Place Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 44 East: Kansas City
1115 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Third Street Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Third Street Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
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Continue on Mark Twain Expressway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Mark Twain Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Adelaide Avenue
770 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Adelaide Avenue
2115 ft · 1 min · Adelaide Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hall Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · Hall Street
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Turn straight onto Riverview Drive
51 m · 8 sec · Riverview Drive
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Turn left onto Chain of Rocks Drive
2003 ft · 58 sec · Chain of Rocks Drive
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Turn right onto Bellefontaine Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Bellefontaine Road
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Turn left
48 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between St. Louis and Bellefontaine Neighbors.
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.
Hall Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Hall Street
3.6 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving St. Louis and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Bellefontaine Neighbors.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from St. Louis to Bellefontaine Neighbors?
The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Pine Lawn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from St. Louis and 4.9 miles from Bellefontaine Neighbors.
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 1.8 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 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.32 one way or $2.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around St. Louis and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Bellefontaine Neighbors.
Stop Ideas Near Pine Lawn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pine Lawn.
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between St. Louis and Bellefontaine Neighbors. Straight-line distance: 7.96 mi (12.81 km).
#1 St. Louis
The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St.
| Population | 315,685 |
| Coordinates | 38.6272700, -90.1978900 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellefontaine Neighbors
City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 10,297 |
| Coordinates | 38.7403300, -90.2265000 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bellefontaine Neighbors (-90.2265, 38.74033)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.86 | $3.71 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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