O'Fallon, IL Road Trips
With 7 routes heading out and 2 heading in, O'Fallon, IL works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 283 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from O'Fallon, IL head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
322.8 mi
Waukegan, IL
Quickest Drive
4h 56m
Bolingbrook, IL
Plan Around O'Fallon, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if O'Fallon, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From O'Fallon, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from O'Fallon, IL
O'Fallon, IL to Waukegan, IL
O'Fallon, IL to Rockford, IL
O'Fallon, IL to Chicago, IL
O'Fallon, IL to Markham, IL
O'Fallon, IL to Naperville, IL
O'Fallon, IL to Aurora, IL
O'Fallon, IL to Bolingbrook, IL
Driving from O'Fallon, IL
The typical drive from O'Fallon, IL covers about 283 miles and takes around 5h 21m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 323 miles (6h 11m), while the shortest is just 266 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from O'Fallon, IL include Waukegan, IL (322.8 mi, 6h 11m), Rockford, IL (290.7 mi, 5h 24m), Chicago, IL (290.3 mi, 5h 31m), Markham, IL (276.6 mi, 5h 10m), and Naperville, IL (270.7 mi, 5h 10m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IL currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 283-mile trip from O'Fallon, IL, budget about $42 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving O'Fallon, IL and 2 routes heading into O'Fallon, IL, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 266 to 323 miles.
The longest mapped route from O'Fallon, IL covers 323 miles and takes approximately 6h 11m. Shorter options start at just 266 miles.
The average route from O'Fallon, IL runs about 283 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 21m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 283-mile trip from O'Fallon, IL costs roughly $42 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from O'Fallon, IL include Waukegan, IL, Rockford, IL, Chicago, IL and Markham, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
O'Fallon, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
32,139
Median Income
$102,793
Median Home Value
$274,100
Median Age
36.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
O'Fallon, IL at a Glance
Founded
1854
Elevation
538 ft
Area
14 mi²
Notable People from O'Fallon, IL
A sampling of people born in O'Fallon, IL.
William Holden
1918–1981
American actor (1918–1981)
Bernie Fuchs
1932–2009
American artist (1932-2009)
City data from Wikidata (Q577960), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to O'Fallon, IL
O'Fallon is a city in Illinois.
Blimps!. O'Fallon is home to the U.S. Air Force's lighter-than-air flight squadron. If you are around in the daytime you will almost certainly spot a blimp.
Comfort Inn, 8 Commerce Dr, ☏ +1 618 346-4900. Minutes away from Scott Air Force Base and the new MidAmerica Airport only 19 miles via I-64 from downtown St. Louis. Quality Inn, ☏ +1 618 628-8895. 1409 W US 50. Only minutes away from local restaurants, as well as shopping, businesses and the O'Fallon area attractions. Sleep Inn, 140 Venita Drive, ☏ +1 618 628-8200. Fast easy access to St. Louis attractions. Restaurants within walking distance. Whirlpool rooms available. Indoor Pool.
Travel tips adapted from O'Fallon (Illinois) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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