How far is O'Fallon, MO from Sunset Hills, MO?

The driving distance from O'Fallon, MO to Sunset Hills, MO is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
32.5 mi
00h 45m
Flight
24.52 mi
39.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.52 mi
Kilometers
39.46 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.5 mi
Kilometers
52.31 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunset Hills
Sun, May 31, 8:10 AM CDT
Return by in O'Fallon
Sun, May 31, 8:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave O'Fallon
2026-05-31T07:24
Arrive Sunset Hills
Sun, May 31, 8:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Maryland Heights
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From O'Fallon
16.3 mi
00h 22m
To Sunset Hills
16.3 mi
00h 22m

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

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between O'Fallon and Sunset Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between O'Fallon and Sunset Hills.

  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

    13.8 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East, US 50 East, MO 366 East: Saint Louis

    1552 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 44 East, US 50 East, MO 366 East: Saint Louis

    851 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 366 East: Watson Road

    2937 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Rott Road

    46 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Geyer Road

    139 m · 15 sec · South Geyer Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Rott Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Rott Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Robyn Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Robyn Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Robyn Hills Drive

    631 ft · 28 sec · Robyn Hills Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Robyn Hills Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between O'Fallon and Sunset Hills.

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 South
14.4 mi · 44%
I 70 East
13.6 mi · 42%
Drennen Parkway
0.88 mi · 3%
Rott Road
0.86 mi · 3%
Robyn Road
0.81 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 270 South

Merge slight left

13.8 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
24.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maryland Heights
00h 22m from O'Fallon
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving O'Fallon and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Sunset Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from O'Fallon to Sunset Hills?

The road trip is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Maryland Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from O'Fallon and 16.3 miles from Sunset Hills.

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

The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 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 Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Sunset Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Maryland Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Maryland Heights, 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 Maryland Heights.

RAIL

Kirkwood

15 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

22 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

33 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 Sunset Hills. Straight-line distance: 24.52 mi (39.46 km).

O'Fallon

#1 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Sunset Hills

#2 Sunset Hills

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

Population8,448
Coordinates38.5389400, -90.4073400
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: O'Fallon (-90.69985, 38.81061)
End: Sunset Hills (-90.40734, 38.53894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.34 L · about $4.34
Round trip
$8.67
2.3 gal · 8.68 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.34 $8.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.89 $9.78
Premium $4.65 $5.35 $10.70
Diesel $5.30 $6.10 $12.20

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 Sunset Hills. The current time is 07:24:42.

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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.