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Trip from Crestwood, 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

44m

Distance

32.4 mi

52 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m

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

Downtown Crestwood, MO, MO

Crestwood, MO

Theodore Nguyen

Downtown O'Fallon, MO, MO

O'Fallon, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Crestwood, MO to O'Fallon, MO covers 32.4 miles and takes about 44m 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, Watson Road 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 $5.07 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 32.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 44m highway drive covering 32.4 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 17 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 early in the drive.

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 14 decision points packed into just 32.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (MO 366 / Watson Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

7
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
0.1 mi into trip | ~1m in | MO 366 / Watson Road

Turn sharp right onto MO 366 / Watson Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
2.4 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 270: Memphis, Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward I 270: Memphis, Chicago
8
15.5 mi into trip | ~22m 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
30.8 mi into trip | ~41m 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 Crestwood, MO and O'Fallon, MO, road signs point toward Chicago, Memphis, Saint Louis and Saint Louis Lambert International Airport.

Chicago

2 mi in | ~4m | via US Historic 66

Memphis

2 mi in | ~4m | via US Historic 66

Saint Louis

15.5 mi in | ~22m

Saint Louis Lambert International Airport

15.5 mi in | ~22m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 70 13.6 mi 16m
I 270 12.6 mi 15m
Watson Road 1.9 mi 3m
East Terra Lane 0.9 mi 1m
South Main Street 0.5 mi 1m
US Historic 66 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 70 — 13.6 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MO 366

63 ft · 7 sec · Watson Road
2

Turn left

378 ft · 33 sec
Use the left lane.
3

Turn sharp left

330 ft · 27 sec
4

Turn sharp right onto MO 366

1.9 mi · 3 min · Watson Road
Use the left lane.
5

Take the ramp onto US Historic 66

0.4 mi · 40 sec · US Historic 66
Toward I 44 West, I 270, US 50 West: Tulsa, Chicago, Memphis
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Toward I 270: Memphis, Chicago Use the straight lane.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 270 North: Chicago Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 270

13 mi · 15 min · I 270
Use the straight lane.
9

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.
10

Keep slight left at fork

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

Continue on this road

0.6 mi · 57 sec · this road
Exit 20B Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
12

Merge onto I 70

14 mi · 16 min · I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

390 ft · 8 sec
Exit 218 Toward MO K: O'Fallon, Main Street Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn straight onto East Terra Lane

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Terra Lane
Use the straight lane.
15

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
16

Turn right

25 ft · 1 sec
17

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.07 one way

$10.13 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.56 $11.12
premium $4.89 $6.24 $12.47
diesel $5.61 $7.15 $14.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.7 0 $3.40 $1.56
Efficient EV 8.1 0 $2.83 $1.30
EV Truck/SUV 13 0 $4.54 $2.07

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Crestwood, MO

Morning in Crestwood on Saturday

Local time

8:07 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

O'Fallon, MO

Morning in O'Fallon on Saturday

Local time

8:07 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

2 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

44m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Crestwood, MO to O'Fallon, MO covers 32.4 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 16.2 miles from Crestwood, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.07 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 14 decision points packed into just 32.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (MO 366 / Watson Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Crestwood, MO and O'Fallon, MO, road signs point toward Chicago, Memphis, Saint Louis and Saint Louis Lambert International Airport.

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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