How far is O'Fallon, MO from Hillsboro, MO?
The driving distance from O'Fallon, MO to Hillsboro, MO is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between O'Fallon and Hillsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between O'Fallon and Hillsboro.
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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 right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis
2339 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on I 270 South: Memphis
723 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
15.6 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 30: Gravois Road
1580 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 30 West: Fenton
93 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 141: Fenton, Valley Park
1188 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left
4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 21 South: Hillsboro
1043 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
17.1 mi · 20 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO A
1791 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left
1001 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto MO 21 Business
63 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Old State Highway 21
1.2 mi · 3 min · Old State Highway 21
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old State Highway 21
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between O'Fallon and Hillsboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
17.1 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving O'Fallon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hillsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from O'Fallon to Hillsboro?
The road trip is about 57.4 miles (92.4 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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 28.7 miles from O'Fallon and 28.7 miles from Hillsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.66 one way or $15.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around O'Fallon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hillsboro.
Stop Ideas Near Sunset Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sunset Hills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between O'Fallon and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 40.64 mi (65.4 km).
#1 O'Fallon
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 89,769 |
| Coordinates | 38.8106100, -90.6998500 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hillsboro
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 3,355 |
| Coordinates | 38.2322800, -90.5629000 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillsboro (-90.5629, 38.23228)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.66 | $15.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.77 | $21.53 |
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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