Origin
Concord, MO
Late night in Concord on Tuesday
Local time
4:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, MO to O'Fallon, MO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
34.8 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Concord, MO
Anna Guerrero
O'Fallon, MO
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 34.8-mile drive from Concord to O'Fallon, Missouri, is a quick trip, averaging just 46 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The route is predominantly highway, with 87% of the journey on major interstates like I-270 and I-70, so expect a swift transit. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $5, this is an economical option for getting between these two Midwest communities. The overall feel is one of efficient travel, prioritizing directness over leisurely exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 16.6 mi | 20m |
| I 70 | 13.6 mi | 16m |
| East Terra Lane | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Tesson Ferry Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Concord Village Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Baptist Church Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 270
— 16.6 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, MO and O'Fallon, MO.
1
Start on Concord Village Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Concord Village Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto Baptist Church Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Baptist Church Road
3
Turn slight right
165 ft
·
4 sec
Toward MO 21
4
Turn slight right onto MO 21
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Tesson Ferry Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 270 North
6
Merge onto I 270
17 mi
·
20 min
·
I 270
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 20A
Toward I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Louis Lambert International Airport
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Use the slight left lane.
9
Continue on this road
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
this road
Exit 20B
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
10
Merge onto I 70
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
390 ft
·
8 sec
Exit 218
Toward MO K: O'Fallon, Main Street
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto East Terra Lane
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Terra Lane
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
14
Turn right
25 ft
·
1 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.4 miles from Concord, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 33.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Baptist Church Road
At end of road, turn left onto Baptist Church Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 270
Merge onto I 270
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
17.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Louis Lambert International Airport
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 20A
Toward I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Lo...
7
19 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
8
33.3 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.44 one way
$10.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.97 | $11.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.70 | $13.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.68 | $15.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Late night in O'Fallon on Tuesday
Local time
4:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
46m 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 for most of this 46-minute journey. With 87% of the drive on interstates such as I-270 and I-70, you'll encounter primarily fast-paced driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 16.6 miles on I-270, offering a consistent pace. While East Terra Lane provides a brief departure from the interstate, the dominant character remains that of efficient highway travel. This route is designed for covering ground quickly, with minimal distractions from local scenery or traffic.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.6 mi on I 270.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.3 miles in near Baptist Church Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 34.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Baptist Church Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 270): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 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.
Between Concord, MO and O'Fallon, MO, road signs point toward Saint Louis and Saint Louis Lambert International Airport.
Saint Louis
17.9 mi in
|
~23m
Saint Louis Lambert International Airport
17.9 mi in
|
~23m
About the Cities
Arriving in O'Fallon, MO
Full guide →St. Charles, Missouri is outside of St. Louis on the bank of the Missouri River. It was Missouri's first state capital and was one of the first stops by Lewis and Clark on their journey to explore Louisiana Territory. The historic Main Street has largely been restored to its 1812-era appearance including gas lights a boardwalk and is lined with shops selling artwork, handicrafts, home decorations, antiques. There are also many restaurants.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 34.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m 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 16.6 miles on I 270. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at O'Fallon, MO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.3 miles (Baptist Church Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 270): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 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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