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 St. Louis, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
9.8 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bel-Nor, MO
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Trip Overview
This short 9.8-mile journey from Bel-Nor to St. Louis, Missouri, is a quick 18-minute drive that's perfect for a single day trip. With no highway driving and an estimated fuel cost of just $2, it's an economical way to connect two points within the Midwest. The route primarily utilizes Natural Bridge Avenue, Natural Bridge Road, and North 14th Street, offering a local feel rather than a high-speed transit. Given its brevity, you won't need an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Bridge Avenue | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Natural Bridge Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| North 14th Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Florissant Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Hatherly Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Palm Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Clearview Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Natural Bridge Avenue
— 4.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bel-Nor, MO and St. Louis, 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
·
29 sec
·
Clearview Drive
4
Turn right onto MO 115
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Natural Bridge Road
5
Enter roundabout onto MO 115
103 ft
·
1 sec
·
Natural Bridge Road
6
Continue on MO 115
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Natural Bridge Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on MO 115
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Natural Bridge Avenue
8
Enter roundabout onto MO 115
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
Natural Bridge Avenue
9
Continue on MO 115
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Natural Bridge Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto MO 115
87 ft
·
1 sec
·
Natural Bridge Avenue
11
Continue on MO 115
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Natural Bridge Avenue
12
Enter roundabout onto Natural Bridge Avenue
108 ft
·
4 sec
·
Natural Bridge Avenue
13
Continue on Natural Bridge Avenue
415 ft
·
7 sec
·
Natural Bridge Avenue
14
Continue on Palm Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Palm Street
15
Turn right onto North Florissant Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Florissant Avenue
16
Turn right onto North 14th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North 14th Street
17
Turn left onto Market Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Market Street
18
Arrive at destination
Market Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 7.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
MO 115 / Natural Bridge Road
Enter roundabout onto MO 115 / Natural Bridge Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
MO 115 / Natural Bridge Avenue
Enter roundabout onto MO 115 / Natural Bridge Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
MO 115 / Natural Bridge Avenue
Right onto MO 115 / Natural Bridge Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
6.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
MO 115 / Natural Bridge Avenue
Enter roundabout onto MO 115 / Natural Bridge Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
7.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Natural Bridge Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Natural Bridge Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.53 one way
$3.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.89 | $3.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.16 | $4.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.86 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
St. Louis, MO
Late night in St. Louis on Sunday
Local time
1:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
9 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
18m 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 'turn-heavy local drive' for this entire trip, as it has a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.3 miles on Natural Bridge Avenue. This suggests a route composed of city streets and local roads, likely with traffic lights and intersections to navigate. The character of the drive will remain consistent, focusing on local movement rather than open highway cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.3 mi on Natural Bridge Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near MO 115 / Natural Bridge Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (MO 115 / Natural Bridge Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.3 miles (MO 115 / Natural Bridge Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.3 miles (MO 115 / Natural Bridge Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in St. Louis, MO
Full guide →The Gateway City of St. Louis is the epitome of the modern Midwestern metropolis. Missouri's second-largest city is vibrant but laid-back, populous but navigable, historic but still relevant. The city's planners have created an aesthetically beautiful city, with plenty of green space amidst buildings both old and new, framed by the majestic Mississippi and Missouri rivers. And capping it all is the world's tallest man-made monument, the beautiful and iconic Gateway Arch. St. Louis is a city of culture and surprisingly inexpensive. Among American cities, only Washington, D.C. has more free attractions for tourists and residents alike. Hotels, restaurants, and even parking garages avoid the premium pricing common in other big cities. Although often overlooked, St. Louis can be an affordable, educational, and fun family getaway.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 9.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.3 miles on Natural Bridge Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.4 miles (MO 115 / Natural Bridge Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.3 miles (MO 115 / Natural Bridge Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.3 miles (MO 115 / Natural Bridge Avenue): 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 St. Louis, 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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