Origin
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO
Late night in Bellefontaine Neighbors on Sunday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellefontaine Neighbors, 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
16m
Distance
9.4 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick trip within the Midwest, the 9.4-mile trek from Bellefontaine Neighbors to St. Louis is a straightforward local drive. You can expect to reach your destination in approximately 16 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight planning. With fuel costs estimated at just $1, it is a highly economical route for your commute or a quick visit. Because the journey is so brief, you will not need to worry about complex logistics or multiple stops. It is a practical, no-fuss connection between these two Missouri locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hall Street | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Andy Gammon Memorial Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Tucker Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Mark Twain Expressway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Bellefontaine Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Adelaide Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Riverview Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hall Street
— 3.5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO and St. Louis, MO.
1
Start on this road
157 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Bellefontaine Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Bellefontaine Road
3
Continue on North Broadway
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Broadway
4
Turn left onto Riverview Drive
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Riverview Drive
5
Turn right
128 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Hall Street
6
Turn right onto MO H
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Hall Street
7
Turn slight right
213 ft
·
7 sec
8
Turn slight right onto Adelaide Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Adelaide Avenue
9
Take the ramp onto Von Phul Street
209 ft
·
5 sec
·
Von Phul Street
Toward I 70 East
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn slight left
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 70 East
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 70
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mark Twain Expressway
12
Continue on I 70
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
267 ft
·
6 sec
·
Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
Toward Illinois
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 249B
Toward Tucker Boulevard, Downtown Saint Louis
15
Continue on North Tucker Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Tucker Boulevard
16
Continue on South Tucker Boulevard
396 ft
·
21 sec
·
South Tucker Boulevard
17
Turn right onto Market Street
86 ft
·
2 sec
·
Market Street
18
Arrive at destination
Market Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Riverview Drive
Turn left onto Riverview Drive
Navigation decision point
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn right toward Hall Street
Navigation decision point
Toward Hall Street
7
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Von Phul Street
Take the ramp onto Von Phul Street toward I 70 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 70 East
7
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 70 / Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 / Andy Gammon Memorial Highway toward Illinois
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Illinois
7
8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Tucker Boulevard, Downtown Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 249B
Toward Tucker Boulevard, Downtown Saint Louis
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.47 one way
$2.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.61 | $3.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 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 | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
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
5:34 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
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m 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 that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a monotonous interstate cruise. Only 10% of this journey involves highways, so you will spend most of your time navigating local surface streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is a 3.5-mile run along Hall Street, which serves as the primary backbone of the trip. The transition between Andy Gammon Memorial Highway and North Tucker Boulevard requires you to stay alert through several turns. Overall, it is a functional, urban-style drive that prioritizes connectivity over high-speed travel.
Only 10% 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: 3.5 mi on Hall Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Riverview Drive.
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 9.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 miles (Riverview Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (Von Phul Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO and St. Louis, MO, road signs point toward Illinois and Saint Louis.
Illinois
7.9 mi in
|
~13m
|
via I 70
Saint Louis
8 mi in
|
~13m
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 16m. Total distance: 9.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on Hall Street. 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 St. Louis, 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 miles (Riverview Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (Von Phul Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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