Trip from O'Fallon, MO to Bel-Ridge, MO

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

32m

Distance

23.7 mi

38 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min

4 AM

0h 29m ★

6 AM

0h 32m

8 AM

0h 38m

10 AM

0h 34m

12 PM

0h 33m

3 PM

0h 34m

5 PM

0h 37m

8 PM

0h 30m

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

This 23.7-mile drive from O'Fallon, MO to Bel-Ridge, MO is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 32 minutes, making it ideal for a single-day excursion. With a projected fuel cost of around $4, it's an economical choice for a short journey. The route is primarily highway-focused, suggesting a straightforward and efficient travel experience. Both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region, keeping the cultural and geographical context consistent throughout your drive. Consider this a practical, no-fuss option for getting between these two Missouri locations.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 70	20.9 mi	26m
North Hanley Road	1 mi	1m
Drennen Parkway	0.9 mi	1m
South Main Street	0.6 mi	1m
Welsberg 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 O'Fallon, MO and Bel-Ridge, MO.

Start on this road

25 ft · 7 sec · this road

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Turn left onto Drennen Parkway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Drennen Parkway

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

438 ft · 6 sec

Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 70

21 mi · 26 min · I 70

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 239 Toward North Hanley Road Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto North Hanley Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Hanley Road

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto Welsberg Drive

495 ft · 21 sec · Welsberg Drive

Arrive at destination

Welsberg Drive

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 22.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | Drennen Parkway

Turn left onto Drennen Parkway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 70

Merge onto I 70

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

22.5 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward North Hanley Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 239 Toward North Hanley Road

22.6 mi into trip | ~30m in | North Hanley Road

Turn right onto North Hanley Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.71 one way

$7.41 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$4.07	$8.14
premium	$4.89	$4.56	$9.12
diesel	$5.61	$5.23	$10.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	7.1	$2.49	$1.14
Efficient EV	5.9	$2.07	$0.95
EV Truck/SUV	9.5	$3.32	$1.52

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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

O'Fallon, MO

Night in O'Fallon on Saturday

Local time

11:14 PM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 9 to 14 mph 36% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 9:07AM CDT until April 23 at 1:23AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 9:07AM CDT until April 19 at 1:57PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Destination

Bel-Ridge, MO

Night in Bel-Ridge on Saturday

Local time

11:14 PM

CDT

Current temp

83°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

2 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

32m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 92% of the drive taking place on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans 20.9 miles, primarily on I-70, offering a consistent pace. You'll navigate using I-70, North Hanley Road, and Drennen Parkway. This profile suggests a drive characterized by efficient travel and minimal slowdowns, as you'll spend most of your time on high-speed roads. The road's personality leans towards directness rather than scenic meandering.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

9 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?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and North Hanley Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Drennen Parkway.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Drennen Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 23.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.

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.

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 Bel-Ridge, 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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Trip from O'Fallon, MO to Bel-Ridge, MO

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

O'Fallon, MO

Bel-Ridge, MO

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

32m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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