How far is O'Fallon, MO from Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO?

The driving distance from O'Fallon, MO to Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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
30.25 mi
00h 40m
Flight
25.95 mi
41.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.95 mi
Kilometers
41.77 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.25 mi
Kilometers
48.69 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellefontaine Neighbors
Thu, Apr 16, 1:38 AM CDT
Return by in O'Fallon
Thu, Apr 16, 2:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave O'Fallon
2026-04-16T00:57
Arrive Bellefontaine Neighbors
Thu, Apr 16, 1:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in O'Fallon
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Bridgeton
MO

City in St.

From O'Fallon
15.1 mi
00h 20m
To Bellefontaine Neighbors
15.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3116 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Drennen Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Drennen Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

    133 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13.5 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    872 ft · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2556 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    988 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    11.8 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Bellefontaine Road

    935 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bellefontaine Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Bellefontaine Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    48 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
13.6 mi · 45%
I 270 North
12.8 mi · 42%
Bellefontaine Road
2.24 mi · 7%
Drennen Parkway
0.88 mi · 3%
South Main Street
0.59 mi · 2%
I 270
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Merge slight left

13.5 mi · 00h 17m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bridgeton
00h 20m from O'Fallon
Leave By
7:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving O'Fallon and Mostly Sunny near Bellefontaine Neighbors.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Bridgeton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from O'Fallon and 15.2 miles from Bellefontaine Neighbors.

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

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.03 one way or $8.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around O'Fallon and Mostly Sunny near Bellefontaine Neighbors.

Stop Ideas Near Bridgeton

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

21 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

24 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

28 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

57 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between O'Fallon and Bellefontaine Neighbors. Straight-line distance: 25.95 mi (41.77 km).

O'Fallon

#1 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Bellefontaine Neighbors

#2 Bellefontaine Neighbors

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

Population10,297
Coordinates38.7403300, -90.2265000
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: O'Fallon (-90.69985, 38.81061)
End: Bellefontaine Neighbors (-90.2265, 38.74033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.04 L · about $4.03
Round trip
$8.07
2.14 gal · 8.08 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.03 $8.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.55 $9.10
Premium $4.65 $4.98 $9.96
Diesel $5.30 $5.68 $11.35

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between O'Fallon and Bellefontaine Neighbors. The current time is 00:57:55.

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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.