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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.4 mi
01h 15m
Flight
40.64 mi
65.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.64 mi
Kilometers
65.4 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.4 mi
Kilometers
92.38 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillsboro
Sun, May 31, 6:07 AM CDT
Return by in O'Fallon
Sun, May 31, 7:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave O'Fallon
2026-05-31T04:52
Arrive Hillsboro
Sun, May 31, 6:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
28.7 mi
00h 37m
To Hillsboro
28.7 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph SE

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.

  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

    15.6 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 30: Gravois Road

    1580 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 30 West: Fenton

    93 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 141: Fenton, Valley Park

    1188 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 21 South: Hillsboro

    1043 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    17.1 mi · 20 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MO A

    1791 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1001 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto MO 21 Business

    63 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Old State Highway 21

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Old State Highway 21

  21. 21

    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.

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
17.1 mi · 30%
I 270 South
16.2 mi · 28%
I 70 East
13.6 mi · 24%
MO 30 West
2.46 mi · 4%
Old State Highway 21
1.23 mi · 2%
Drennen Parkway
0.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sunset Hills
00h 37m from O'Fallon
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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 Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 40.64 mi (65.4 km).

O'Fallon

#1 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Hillsboro

#2 Hillsboro

City in Missouri, United States

Population3,355
Coordinates38.2322800, -90.5629000
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: O'Fallon (-90.69985, 38.81061)
End: Hillsboro (-90.5629, 38.23228)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.67 L · about $7.66
Round trip
$15.31
4.06 gal · 15.34 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Missouri · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between O'Fallon and Hillsboro. The current time is 04:52:22.

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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.