How far is O'Fallon, MO from Crystal City, MO?

The driving distance from O'Fallon, MO to Crystal City, MO is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
57.1 mi
01h 13m
Flight
44.27 mi
71.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.27 mi
Kilometers
71.24 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.1 mi
Kilometers
91.89 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crystal City
Tue, May 12, 4:39 PM CDT
Return by in O'Fallon
Tue, May 12, 5:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave O'Fallon
2026-05-12T15:26
Arrive Crystal City
Tue, May 12, 4:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in O'Fallon
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 O'Fallon
28.6 mi
00h 36m
To Crystal City
28.5 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    2339 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    723 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    19 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

    1911 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis

    2031 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

    14.3 mi · 15 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Herculaneum

    1006 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto McNutt Street

    141 m · 13 sec · McNutt Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward McNutt Street

    550 ft · 10 sec · McNutt Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto McNutt Street

    3221 ft · 1 min · McNutt Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Commercial Boulevard

    3160 ft · 1 min · Commercial Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on North Truman Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Truman Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 8th Street

    1159 ft · 25 sec · 8th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue

    1954 ft · 59 sec · Jefferson Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

    111 m · 18 sec · 3rd Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Taylor Avenue

    133 m · 19 sec · North Taylor Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Taylor Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 South
19.6 mi · 34%
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
14.3 mi · 25%
I 70 East
13.6 mi · 24%
North Truman Boulevard
1.52 mi · 3%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.51 mi · 3%
Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
0.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 270 South

Merge slight left

19 mi · 00h 24m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
44.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sunset Hills
00h 36m from O'Fallon
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving O'Fallon and Sunny near Crystal City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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 28.6 miles from O'Fallon and 28.5 miles from Crystal City.

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

The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.62 one way or $15.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around O'Fallon and Sunny near Crystal City.

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 O'Fallon and Crystal City. Straight-line distance: 44.27 mi (71.24 km).

O'Fallon

#1 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Crystal City

#2 Crystal City

City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States

Population4,700
Coordinates38.2211700, -90.3790100
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: O'Fallon (-90.69985, 38.81061)
End: Crystal City (-90.37901, 38.22117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.63 L · about $7.62
Round trip
$15.23
4.04 gal · 15.26 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.62 $15.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.59 $17.18
Premium $4.65 $9.40 $18.80
Diesel $5.30 $10.71 $21.43

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between O'Fallon and Crystal City. The current time is 15:26:13.

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.