How far is O'Fallon, MO from Bridgeton, MO?
The driving distance from O'Fallon, MO to Bridgeton, MO is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between O'Fallon and Bridgeton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between O'Fallon and Bridgeton.
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Start on the route
8 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
3116 ft · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Drennen Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Drennen Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
133 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left
13.5 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
872 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago
2556 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on I 270 North: Chicago
1270 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 180
1045 ft · 19 sec
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Turn slight right onto MO 180 East: Saint Charles Rock Road, Natural Bridge Road
65 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Saint Charles Rock Road
84 m · 8 sec · Saint Charles Rock Road
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Turn left onto Natural Bridge Road
1602 ft · 40 sec · Natural Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Gallatin Lane
1.2 mi · 5 min · Gallatin Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gist Road
19 m · 3 sec · Gist Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gist Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between O'Fallon and Bridgeton.
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.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving O'Fallon and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Bridgeton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from O'Fallon to Bridgeton?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 8.9 miles from O'Fallon and 8.9 miles from Bridgeton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around O'Fallon and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Bridgeton.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Charles
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Park
City of O'Fallon
Vinita Park City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Charles.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between O'Fallon and Bridgeton. Straight-line distance: 15.82 mi (25.46 km).
#1 O'Fallon
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 89,769 |
| Coordinates | 38.8106100, -90.6998500 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bridgeton
City in St.
| Population | 11,498 |
| Coordinates | 38.7670000, -90.4115100 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridgeton (-90.41151, 38.767)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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