Origin
Saint Charles, MO
Late night in Saint Charles on Tuesday
Local time
5:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Charles, MO to Bel-Nor, MO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 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 23m
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.
Saint Charles, MO
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Bel-Nor, MO
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Trip Overview
This quick 13.4-mile drive from Saint Charles, MO to Bel-Nor, MO takes about 21 minutes, making it a perfect option for a single-day trip with no need for an overnight stay. The route primarily utilizes I-70, South Fifth Street, and North Hanley Road, keeping you on the move. With a fuel cost estimated at just $2, this budget-friendly journey is a practical choice for local travel within the Midwest. You'll find this drive to be efficient and straightforward, ideal for those seeking a simple transit between these two Missouri locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 10 mi | 12m |
| South Fifth Street | 1.1 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 |
| Clearview Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 10 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Charles, MO and Bel-Nor, MO.
1
Start on North Second Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Second Street
2
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Jefferson Street
3
Turn left onto MO 94
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Fifth Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 70 East
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Merge onto I 70
10 mi
·
12 min
·
I 70
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 239
Toward North Hanley Road
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto North Hanley Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Hanley Road
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto MO 115
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Natural Bridge Road
9
Turn right onto Clearview Drive
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Clearview Drive
10
Keep slight left at fork onto Hatherly Drive
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Hatherly Drive
11
Continue on Hatherly Drive
169 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hatherly Drive
12
Turn right onto Audrain Drive
165 ft
·
7 sec
·
Audrain Drive
13
Arrive at destination
Audrain Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 11.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Jefferson Street
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MO 94 / South Fifth Street
Turn left onto MO 94 / South Fifth Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Toward I 70 East
7
11.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward North Hanley Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 239
Toward North Hanley Road
6
11.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
North Hanley Road
Turn right onto North Hanley Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.09 one way
$4.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
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 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
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
Bel-Nor, MO
Late night in Bel-Nor on Tuesday
Local time
5:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
17 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 highway-focused experience on this trip, with 75% of the drive taking place on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10 miles along I-70, allowing for consistent speed and minimal interruptions. This means you'll spend most of your time navigating well-maintained, high-speed roads, with the latter part of the journey likely involving transitions onto local streets like South Fifth Street and North Hanley Road as you approach your destination.
75% 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Jefferson Street.
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 13.4 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 0.2 miles (Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (MO 94 / South Fifth Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Saint Charles, MO
Full guide →St. Charles, Missouri is outside of St. Louis on the bank of the Missouri River. It was Missouri's first state capital and was one of the first stops by Lewis and Clark on their journey to explore Louisiana Territory. The historic Main Street has largely been restored to its 1812-era appearance including gas lights a boardwalk and is lined with shops selling artwork, handicrafts, home decorations, antiques. There are also many restaurants.
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 21m. Total distance: 13.4 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 (75%). 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 Bel-Nor, 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 0.2 miles (Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (MO 94 / South Fifth Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bel-Nor, 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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