How far is Hillsboro, MO from O'Fallon, MO?

The driving distance from Hillsboro, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 57.8 miles (93 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
57.76 mi
01h 02m
Flight
40.64 mi
65.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.64 mi
Kilometers
65.4 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.76 mi
Kilometers
92.96 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Sun, May 31, 5:51 AM CDT
Return by in Hillsboro
Sun, May 31, 6:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsboro
2026-05-31T04:49
Arrive O'Fallon
Sun, May 31, 5:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hillsboro
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
Sunset Hills
MO

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

From Hillsboro
28.8 mi
00h 31m
To O'Fallon
28.9 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old State Highway 21

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old State Highway 21

  2. 2

    Turn left

    53 m · 3 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward MO 21 North: Saint Louis

    1797 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    17.1 mi · 20 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 141: Arnold, Fenton

    1384 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward MO 30 East: Saint Louis

    1229 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit left toward I 270 North

    2202 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    14.7 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

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

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

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

    645 ft · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    1 km · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

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

    119 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East Terra Lane

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Terra Lane

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2830 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsboro 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
17.1 mi · 30%
I 270 North
15.2 mi · 26%
I 70 West
14.3 mi · 25%
MO 30 East
2.72 mi · 5%
Old State Highway 21
1.25 mi · 2%
I 70
1.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

17.1 mi · 00h 20m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sunset Hills
00h 31m from Hillsboro
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hillsboro and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near O'Fallon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Sunset Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Hillsboro and 28.9 miles from O'Fallon.

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

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hillsboro and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near O'Fallon.

Stop Ideas Near Sunset Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sunset Hills, 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 Sunset Hills.

RAIL

Kirkwood

5 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

20 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

47 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 Hillsboro and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 40.64 mi (65.4 km).

Hillsboro

#1 Hillsboro

City in Missouri, United States

Population3,355
Coordinates38.2322800, -90.5629000
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Old State Highway 21 (-90.562747, 38.232276)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.72 L · about $7.69
Round trip
$15.39
4.08 gal · 15.44 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.69 $15.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.68 $17.35
Premium $4.65 $9.49 $18.99
Diesel $5.30 $10.82 $21.64

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillsboro and O'Fallon. The current time is 04:49:03.

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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.