Origin
O'Fallon, MO
Evening in O'Fallon on Thursday
Local time
6:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from O'Fallon, MO to Riverside, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
53.1 mi
85 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
O'Fallon, MO
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Riverside, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from O'Fallon, MO to Riverside, MO covers 53.1 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 270, I 70, Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19 miles on I 270. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 53.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 8m highway drive covering 53.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 270 and I 70. The longest continuous stretch is about 19 miles on I 270.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 270 is the longest continuous segment at about 19 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 270 and I 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Drennen Parkway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.1 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Drennen Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Drennen Parkway
Turn left onto Drennen Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
8
15.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
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 232
Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
7
15.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 270 South: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 270 South: Memphis
8
34.8 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from O'Fallon, MO to Riverside, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Memphis
15.1 mi in
|
~20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 19 mi | 23m |
| I 70 | 13.5 mi | 16m |
| Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway | 12 mi | 13m |
| Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Rosa Parks Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Drennen Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Commercial Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 270
— 19 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between O'Fallon, MO and Riverside, MO.
1
Start on this road
25 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto Drennen Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Drennen Parkway
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
438 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
Use the slight left lane.
5
Merge onto I 70
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Exit 232
Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 270 South: Memphis
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
this road
Exit 232
Toward I 270 South: Memphis
9
Merge onto I 270
19 mi
·
23 min
·
I 270
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 55 South: Memphis
12
Merge onto I 55
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rosa Parks Highway
13
Continue on I 55
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
14
Continue on I 55
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 180
Toward MO Z: Pevely
16
Turn left onto MO Z
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MO Z
17
Turn right onto US 61; US 67
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Commercial Boulevard
18
Turn left onto Dow Industrial Drive
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Dow Industrial Drive
19
At end of road, turn right onto Riverside Drive
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Riverside Drive
20
Arrive at destination
River
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.5 mi from O'Fallon, MO · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.5 miles from O'Fallon, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Riverside, MO
The final approach into Riverside, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.30 one way
$16.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.11 | $18.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.72 | $23.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.58 | $2.55 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.43 | $3.40 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Riverside, MO
Evening in Riverside on Thursday
Local time
6:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 8m 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 O'Fallon, MO to Riverside, MO covers 53.1 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 270, I 70, Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.5 miles from O'Fallon, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.30 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.1 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Drennen Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from O'Fallon, MO to Riverside, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway Arch National Park and Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park.
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