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

The driving distance from Hillsdale, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.88 mi
00h 30m
Flight
24.07 mi
38.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.07 mi
Kilometers
38.74 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.88 mi
Kilometers
43.26 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Thu, May 7, 9:53 AM CDT
Return by in Hillsdale
Thu, May 7, 10:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsdale
2026-05-07T09:22
Arrive O'Fallon
Thu, May 7, 9:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hillsdale
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saint Charles
MO

A city in St.

From Hillsdale
13.2 mi
00h 15m
To O'Fallon
13.7 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, May 7 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Saint Louis Avenue

    3115 ft · 1 min · Saint Louis Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lucas-Hunt Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Lucas-Hunt Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Natural Bridge Road

    1477 ft · 27 sec · Natural Bridge Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Florissant Road

    15 m · 1 sec · Florissant Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Florissant Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Florissant Road

  6. 6

    Continue on University Boulevard

    1533 ft · 30 sec · University Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 West

    2322 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Wentzville

    825 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    21.1 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

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

    119 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Terra Lane

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Terra Lane

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2830 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
21.7 mi · 81%
Lucas-Hunt Road
1.03 mi · 4%
Florissant Road
0.98 mi · 4%
East Terra Lane
0.9 mi · 3%
Saint Louis Avenue
0.59 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

21.1 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Charles
00h 15m from Hillsdale
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale to O'Fallon?

The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Charles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Hillsdale and 13.7 miles from O'Fallon.

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

The direct path is about 24 miles (38.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Hillsdale and Sunny near O'Fallon.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Charles

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Charles, 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 Saint Charles.

RAIL

Kirkwood

23 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

30 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

33 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

52 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillsdale and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 24.07 mi (38.74 km).

Hillsdale

#1 Hillsdale

Human settlement in St.

Population1,536
Coordinates38.6833800, -90.2840000
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Saint Louis Avenue (-90.283904, 38.683837)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.59 L · about $3.58
Round trip
$7.16
1.9 gal · 7.18 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.58 $7.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.04 $8.08
Premium $4.65 $4.42 $8.84
Diesel $5.30 $5.04 $10.08

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillsdale and O'Fallon. The current time is 09:22:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.