Trip from O'Fallon, MO to Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

40m

Distance

30.3 mi

49 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 37m ★

6 AM

0h 41m

8 AM

0h 48m

10 AM

0h 43m

12 PM

0h 43m

3 PM

0h 44m

5 PM

0h 47m

8 PM

0h 39m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from O'Fallon, MO to Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO covers 30.3 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 South Main Street, Drennen Parkway, I 70 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.74 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 30.3 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 40m drive with frequent turns across 30.3 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 Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO is easy. At 40m 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 Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Main Street	—	—
Drennen Parkway	—	—
I 70 East	—	—
I 270	—	—
I 270 North	—	—
Bellefontaine Road	—	—

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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 Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO.

1

Start on the route

26 ft · 7 sec · the route

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

4

Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

436 ft · 6 sec · I 70 East: Saint Louis

5

Merge slight left

14 mi · 16 min

6

Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

0.2 mi · 12 sec · I 270: Chicago, Memphis

7

Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

0.5 mi · 36 sec · I 270 North: Chicago

8

Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

0.2 mi · 18 sec · I 270 North: Chicago

9

Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

0.2 mi · 14 sec · I 270 North: Chicago

10

Merge slight left

12 mi · 14 min

11

Take the exit slight right toward Bellefontaine Road

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Bellefontaine Road

12

Turn right onto Bellefontaine Road

2.1 mi · 3 min · Bellefontaine Road

13

Turn right

157 ft · 12 sec

14

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.74 one way

$9.47 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$5.20	$10.40
premium	$4.89	$5.83	$11.66
diesel	$5.61	$6.69	$13.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	9.1	$3.18	$1.45
Efficient EV	7.6	$2.65	$1.21
EV Truck/SUV	12.1	$4.24	$1.94

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

O'Fallon, MO

Afternoon in O'Fallon on Thursday

Local time

12:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO

Afternoon in Bellefontaine Neighbors on Thursday

Local time

12:05 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

40m 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 Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO covers 30.3 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Main Street, Drennen Parkway, I 70 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 15.1 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 $4.74 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 Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO is easy. At 40m 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 Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from O'Fallon, MO to Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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