Origin
Bel-Nor, MO
Late night in Bel-Nor on Sunday
Local time
1:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bel-Nor, MO to Saint Charles, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
13.3 mi
21 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bel-Nor, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Saint Charles, MO
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Trip Overview
This quick 13.3-mile drive from Bel-Nor, MO to Saint Charles, MO takes about 21 minutes and is perfect for a single day trip. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it's a budget-friendly option for exploring the Midwest. The route is predominantly highway-focused, making it a straightforward journey. You'll spend most of your time on I-70, which accounts for 76% of the drive. This short distance means you won't need to worry about overnight stays, offering a flexible travel experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 10 mi | 12m |
| South Fifth Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Hanley Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Natural Bridge Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hatherly Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Jefferson Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Second Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| I 70 Business | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 10 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bel-Nor, MO and Saint Charles, MO.
1
Start on Audrain Drive
165 ft
·
7 sec
·
Audrain Drive
2
Turn left onto Hatherly Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hatherly Drive
3
Turn straight onto Clearview Drive
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Clearview Drive
4
Turn left onto MO 115
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Natural Bridge Road
5
Turn right onto North Hanley Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Hanley Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 70 West: Wentzville
7
Merge onto I 70
10 mi
·
12 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto I 70 Business
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 70 Business
Exit 229B
Toward I 70 Business: Fifth Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
231 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 70 Business: Fifth Street North, Bass Pro Drive, Ameristar Boulevard
Use the right lane.
10
Turn slight right onto I 70 Business
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Fifth Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Jefferson Street
12
Turn left onto North Second Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Second Street
13
Arrive at destination
North Second Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 13.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 West: Wentzville
Navigation decision point
Toward I 70 West: Wentzville
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 70
Merge onto I 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
11.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 70 Business
Take the exit onto I 70 Business toward I 70 Business: Fifth Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 229B
Toward I 70 Business: Fifth Street
9
11.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 Business: Fifth Street North, Bass Pro Drive, Ameristar Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 70 Business: Fifth Street North, Bass...
5
13.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
North Second Street
Turn left onto North Second Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.08 one way
$4.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.28 | $4.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Saint Charles, MO
Late night in Saint Charles on Sunday
Local time
1:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
26 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highly highway-focused drive, with 76% of this route utilizing major interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a solid 10 miles on I-70, providing a consistent pace. While the majority of the journey is on the interstate, you will also navigate sections of South Fifth Street and North Hanley Road. This mix suggests a primarily fast-paced drive with brief transitions onto local roads, offering a predictable yet efficient travel experience.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and South Fifth Street. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.3 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (I 70 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 13.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Saint Charles, MO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (I 70 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway Arch National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saint Charles, MO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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