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

The driving distance from Wentzville, MO to Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
38.34 mi
00h 50m
Flight
34.09 mi
54.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.09 mi
Kilometers
54.87 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.34 mi
Kilometers
61.71 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellefontaine Neighbors
Thu, Apr 16, 2:39 AM CDT
Return by in Wentzville
Thu, Apr 16, 3:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wentzville
2026-04-16T01:49
Arrive Bellefontaine Neighbors
Thu, Apr 16, 2:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wentzville
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
Saint Charles
MO

A city in St.

From Wentzville
19.1 mi
00h 25m
To Bellefontaine Neighbors
19.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Allen Street

    12 m · 4 sec · East Allen Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Linn Avenue

    65 m · 11 sec · North Linn Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Pearce Boulevard

    2469 ft · 1 min · East Pearce Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    106 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Luetkenhaus Boulevard

    152 m · 14 sec · Luetkenhaus Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward US 61 South, I 70, US 40

    50 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 61 South

    772 ft · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    2979 ft · 42 sec · Avenue of the Saints

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

    2705 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    21.2 mi · 26 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

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

    872 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2556 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    988 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    11.8 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Bellefontaine Road

    935 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bellefontaine Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Bellefontaine Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    48 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wentzville 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
21.2 mi · 55%
I 270 North
12.8 mi · 33%
Bellefontaine Road
2.24 mi · 6%
Avenue of the Saints
0.56 mi · 1%
I 70 East
0.51 mi · 1%
East Pearce Boulevard
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

21.2 mi · 00h 26m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
34.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Charles
00h 25m from Wentzville
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Wentzville and Mostly Sunny near Bellefontaine Neighbors.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Saint Charles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Wentzville and 19.2 miles from Bellefontaine Neighbors.

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

The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wentzville and Mostly Sunny near Bellefontaine Neighbors.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Charles

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 Saint Charles and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Jennings City Hall
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

Jennings City Hall

Jennings , MO
2120 Hord Ave, Jennings, MO 63136
Rating 4.3/5 26 reviews City Hall
Ferguson Finance Director
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

Ferguson Finance Director

Ferguson , MO
110 Church St, Ferguson, MO 63135
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Charles.

RAIL

Kirkwood

23 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

30 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

33 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

52 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wentzville and Bellefontaine Neighbors. Straight-line distance: 34.09 mi (54.87 km).

Wentzville

#1 Wentzville

A city in St.

Population43,109
Coordinates38.8114400, -90.8529100
Altitude190
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: Wentzville (-90.85291, 38.81144)
End: Bellefontaine Neighbors (-90.2265, 38.74033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.12 L · about $5.09
Round trip
$10.18
2.7 gal · 10.24 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.09 $10.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.74 $11.48
Premium $4.65 $6.28 $12.57
Diesel $5.30 $7.16 $14.32

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 Wentzville and Bellefontaine Neighbors. The current time is 01:49:00.

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.