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Trip from Brentwood, MO to O'Fallon, MO

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

40m

Distance

29.8 mi

48 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 37m ★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Brentwood, MO, MO

Brentwood, MO

Valeria Boltneva

Downtown O'Fallon, MO, MO

O'Fallon, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Brentwood, MO to O'Fallon, MO covers 29.8 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 70, I 270, Daniel Boone Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.6 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.66 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 40m highway drive covering 29.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and I 270. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.6 miles on I 70.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and I 270. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 29.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 64 West, US 40 West

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward I 64 West, US 40 West
8
6.5 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward I 270: Memphis, Chicago

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 25 Toward I 270: Memphis, Chicago
8
6.6 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 270 North: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 270 North: Chicago
8
12.9 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Louis Lambert International Airport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 20A Toward I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Lo...
8
28.3 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit toward MO K: O'Fallon, Main Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 218 Toward MO K: O'Fallon, Main Street

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Brentwood, MO and O'Fallon, MO, road signs point toward Chicago, Saint Louis, Saint Louis Lambert International Airport and Mo K: O'fallon.

Chicago

6.5 mi in | ~9m

Saint Louis

12.9 mi in | ~17m

Saint Louis Lambert International Airport

12.9 mi in | ~17m

Mo K: O'fallon

28.3 mi in | ~37m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 70 13.6 mi 16m
I 270 6.1 mi 7m
Daniel Boone Expressway 3.4 mi 4m
Avenue of the Saints 1.8 mi 2m
East Terra Lane 0.9 mi 1m
South Brentwood Boulevard 0.9 mi 2m
South Main Street 0.5 mi 1m
Litzsinger Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 70 — 13.6 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brentwood, MO and O'Fallon, MO.

1

Start on this road

68 ft · 6 sec · this road
2

Turn right

59 ft · 6 sec
3

Turn right onto Litzsinger Road

300 ft · 12 sec · Litzsinger Road
4

Turn left onto South Brentwood Boulevard

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Brentwood Boulevard
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 64 West, US 40 West Use the straight / left lanes.
6

Merge onto I 64; US 40

3.4 mi · 4 min · Daniel Boone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on I 64; US 40; US 61

1.8 mi · 2 min · Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight lane.
8

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Exit 25 Toward I 270: Memphis, Chicago Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 25 sec
Toward I 270 North: Chicago Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto I 270

6.1 mi · 7 min · I 270
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 20A Toward I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Louis Lambert International Airport Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 11 sec
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City Use the slight left lane.
13

Continue on this road

0.6 mi · 57 sec · this road
Exit 20B Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
14

Merge onto I 70

14 mi · 16 min · I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

390 ft · 8 sec
Exit 218 Toward MO K: O'Fallon, Main Street Use the slight right lane.
16

Turn straight onto East Terra Lane

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Terra Lane
Use the straight lane.
17

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
18

Turn right

25 ft · 1 sec
19

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.66 one way

$9.32 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.12 $10.23
premium $4.89 $5.73 $11.47
diesel $5.61 $6.58 $13.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.9 0 $3.13 $1.43
Efficient EV 7.5 0 $2.61 $1.19
EV Truck/SUV 11.9 0 $4.17 $1.91

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Brentwood, MO

Morning in Brentwood on Saturday

Local time

7:39 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

O'Fallon, MO

Morning in O'Fallon on Saturday

Local time

7:39 AM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 9 to 14 mph 36% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 9:07AM CDT until April 23 at 1:23AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 9:07AM CDT until April 19 at 1:57PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

7 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

40m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Brentwood, MO to O'Fallon, MO covers 29.8 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 70, I 270, Daniel Boone Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 14.9 miles from Brentwood, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.66 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 29.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Between Brentwood, MO and O'Fallon, MO, road signs point toward Chicago, Saint Louis, Saint Louis Lambert International Airport and Mo K: O'fallon.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway Arch National Park.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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