Origin
Bel-Nor, MO
Night in Bel-Nor on Saturday
Local time
11:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bel-Nor, MO to O'Fallon, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
24.1 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bel-Nor, MO
Valeria Boltneva
O'Fallon, MO
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Trip Overview
This 24.1-mile drive from Bel-Nor to O'Fallon, Missouri, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 33 minutes. With a budget of around $4 for fuel, this route is perfect for a single-day excursion within the Midwest. The majority of your journey, 87%, will be on the highway, making it a straightforward and efficient drive. Given its short distance and duration, this trip doesn't require an overnight stay, offering flexibility for your schedule. It's a practical choice for moving between nearby locations in Missouri.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 20.9 mi | 26m |
| East Terra Lane | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Hanley Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Natural Bridge Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hatherly Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Clearview Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Audrain Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 20.9 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bel-Nor, MO and O'Fallon, MO.
1
Start on Audrain Drive
165 ft
·
7 sec
·
Audrain Drive
2
Turn left onto Hatherly Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hatherly Drive
3
Turn straight onto Clearview Drive
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Clearview Drive
4
Turn left onto MO 115
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Natural Bridge Road
5
Turn right onto North Hanley Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Hanley Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 70 West: Wentzville
7
Merge onto I 70
21 mi
·
26 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
390 ft
·
8 sec
Exit 218
Toward MO K: O'Fallon, Main Street
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto East Terra Lane
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Terra Lane
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
11
Turn right
25 ft
·
1 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 24.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 West: Wentzville
Navigation decision point
Toward I 70 West: Wentzville
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 70
Merge onto I 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
22.6 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
4
23.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
24.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.77 one way
$7.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
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
O'Fallon, MO
Night in O'Fallon on Saturday
Local time
11:16 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
26 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
33m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 87% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I-70, including an uninterrupted stretch of 20.9 miles. This means you'll likely encounter typical interstate conditions, characterized by higher speeds and consistent pavement. The route primarily involves navigating I-70, East Terra Lane, and North Hanley Road, suggesting a progression through suburban and potentially light commercial areas. The drive is designed for efficiency rather than scenic exploration.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.9 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and East Terra Lane. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Bel-Nor, MO to O'Fallon, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mo K: O'fallon along the way.
Mo K: O'fallon
22.6 mi in
|
~30m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 24.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.9 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gateway Arch National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at O'Fallon, MO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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