How far is O'Fallon, MO from Cool Valley, MO?

The driving distance from O'Fallon, MO to Cool Valley, MO is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (35 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
23.53 mi
00h 33m
Flight
21.76 mi
35.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.76 mi
Kilometers
35.02 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.53 mi
Kilometers
37.87 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cool Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 8:40 AM CDT
Return by in O'Fallon
Sun, Apr 19, 9:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave O'Fallon
2026-04-19T08:07
Arrive Cool Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 8:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:24 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

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 O'Fallon
11.7 mi
00h 16m
To Cool Valley
11.8 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph W
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.9 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward North Hanley Road

    1005 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto North Hanley Road

    857 ft · 21 sec · North Hanley Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    95 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Evans Avenue

    1396 ft · 1 min · Evans Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hern Drive

    1415 ft · 1 min · Hern Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Hill Avenue

    681 ft · 30 sec · Hill Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hill Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
21 mi · 89%
Drennen Parkway
0.88 mi · 4%
South Main Street
0.59 mi · 3%
North Hanley Road
0.35 mi · 1%
Hern Drive
0.27 mi · 1%
Evans Avenue
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Merge slight left

20.9 mi · 00h 26m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
21.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Charles
00h 16m from O'Fallon
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving O'Fallon and Sunny near Cool Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 11.7 miles from O'Fallon and 11.8 miles from Cool Valley.

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

The direct path is about 21.7 miles (35 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around O'Fallon and Sunny near Cool Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Charles

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Saint Charles and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Jennings City Hall
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

Jennings City Hall

Jennings , MO
2120 Hord Ave, Jennings, MO 63136
Rating 4.3/5 26 reviews City Hall
Ferguson Finance Director
Nearby stop 10.8 mi away

Ferguson Finance Director

Ferguson , MO
110 Church St, Ferguson, MO 63135
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

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 O'Fallon and Cool Valley. Straight-line distance: 21.76 mi (35.02 km).

O'Fallon

#1 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Cool Valley

#2 Cool Valley

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

Population1,127
Coordinates38.7278300, -90.3101100
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: O'Fallon (-90.69985, 38.81061)
End: Cool Valley (-90.31011, 38.72783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.14 L · about $3.13
Round trip
$6.26
1.66 gal · 6.28 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.13 $6.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.53 $7.06
Premium $4.65 $3.86 $7.73
Diesel $5.30 $4.40 $8.80

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between O'Fallon and Cool Valley. The current time is 08:07:34.

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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.