How far is Crystal City, MO from O'Fallon, MO?

The driving distance from Crystal City, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.22 mi
01h 00m
Flight
44.27 mi
71.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.27 mi
Kilometers
71.24 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.22 mi
Kilometers
92.09 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Tue, May 12, 3:51 PM CDT
Return by in Crystal City
Tue, May 12, 4:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crystal City
2026-05-12T14:50
Arrive O'Fallon
Tue, May 12, 3:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crystal City
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
Kirkwood
MO

Suburb of St.

From Crystal City
28.6 mi
00h 30m
To O'Fallon
28.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Crystal City and O'Fallon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crystal City and O'Fallon.

  1. 1

    Start on North Taylor Avenue

    6 m · 3 sec · North Taylor Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue

    112 m · 18 sec · 2nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue

    2410 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    1159 ft · 27 sec · 8th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Truman Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Truman Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Commercial Boulevard

    3149 ft · 1 min · Commercial Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto McNutt Street

    2391 ft · 58 sec · McNutt Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1224 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    16.2 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City

    118 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    18.1 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Louis Lambert International Airport

    1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    645 ft · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    1 km · 57 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 17 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MO K: O'Fallon, Main Street

    119 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto East Terra Lane

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Terra Lane

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2830 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crystal City and O'Fallon.

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 West
19.2 mi · 34%
I 55 North
16.4 mi · 29%
I 70 West
14.3 mi · 25%
North Truman Boulevard
1.52 mi · 3%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.33 mi · 2%
I 70
1.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 270 West

Merge slight left

18.1 mi · 00h 23m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
44.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirkwood
00h 30m from Crystal City
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Crystal City and Sunny near O'Fallon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crystal City to O'Fallon?

The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Kirkwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Crystal City and 28.6 miles from O'Fallon.

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

The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.62 one way or $15.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crystal City and Sunny near O'Fallon.

Stop Ideas Near Kirkwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kirkwood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kirkwood.

RAIL

Kirkwood

110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

18 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

43 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

53 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crystal City and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 44.27 mi (71.24 km).

Crystal City

#1 Crystal City

City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States

Population4,700
Coordinates38.2211700, -90.3790100
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: North Taylor Avenue (-90.379027, 38.221168)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.64 L · about $7.62
Round trip
$15.23
4.04 gal · 15.28 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.62 $15.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.59 $17.18
Premium $4.65 $9.40 $18.80
Diesel $5.30 $10.71 $21.43

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Crystal City and O'Fallon. The current time is 14:50:44.

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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.