Origin
O'Fallon, MO
Night in O'Fallon on Thursday
Local time
9:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from O'Fallon, MO to Ballwin, MO
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
22.3 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
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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Ballwin, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from O'Fallon, MO to Ballwin, MO covers 22.3 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, I 64 East, Avenue of the Saints for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 22.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 22.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from O'Fallon, MO to Ballwin, MO is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from O'Fallon, MO to Ballwin, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | — | — |
| I 64 East | — | — |
| Avenue of the Saints | — | — |
| MO 340 | — | — |
| Clarkson Road | — | — |
| Baxter Road | — | — |
| Holloway Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between O'Fallon, MO and Ballwin, MO.
1
Start on the route
26 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
3
Continue straight
3.1 mi
·
5 min
4
Continue straight
3.4 mi
·
5 min
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South
6
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
7
Take the exit slight right toward MO 340: Olive Boulevard, Clarkson Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
MO 340: Olive Boulevard, Clarkson Road
8
Turn slight right onto MO 340
184 ft
·
7 sec
·
MO 340
9
Turn straight onto Clarkson Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Clarkson Road
10
Turn left onto Baxter Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Baxter Road
11
Turn straight onto Holloway Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Holloway Road
12
Turn right
220 ft
·
18 sec
13
Turn right
220 ft
·
16 sec
14
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.49 one way
$6.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Ballwin, MO
Night in Ballwin on Thursday
Local time
9:27 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
37m 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 Ballwin, MO covers 22.3 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, I 64 East, Avenue of the Saints. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.2 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 $3.49 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.
The drive from O'Fallon, MO to Ballwin, MO is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from O'Fallon, MO to Ballwin, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from O'Fallon, MO to Ballwin, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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