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Trip from O'Fallon, MO to Riverview, MO

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

Drive Time

41m

Distance

30.1 mi

48 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 38m ★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m

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

Downtown O'Fallon, MO, MO

O'Fallon, MO

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Riverview, MO, MO

Riverview, MO

Boris Hamer

Trip Overview

This 30.1-mile drive from O'Fallon, MO to Riverview, MO is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 41 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, it's an economical choice for a quick journey within the Midwest region. The route primarily utilizes major interstates, making it an efficient way to travel between these two Missouri locations. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, so if you're looking for a quick, no-fuss trip, this is a solid option.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 70 13.5 mi 16m
I 270 10.8 mi 13m
Chambers Road 1.6 mi 3m
Lewis and Clark Boulevard 1 mi 1m
Drennen Parkway 0.9 mi 1m
South Main Street 0.6 mi 1m
Diamond Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 70 — 13.5 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between O'Fallon, MO and Riverview, MO.

1

Start on this road

25 ft · 7 sec · this road
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
Use the left lane.
4

Take the ramp

438 ft · 6 sec
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis Use the slight left lane.
5

Merge onto I 70

14 mi · 16 min · I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 12 sec
Exit 232 Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 270 North: Chicago Use the slight left lane.
8

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 18 sec · this road
Exit 232 Toward I 270 North: Chicago
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 14 sec
Toward I 270 North: Chicago Use the straight lane.
10

Merge onto I 270

11 mi · 13 min · I 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

473 ft · 9 sec
Exit 31A Toward MO 367 South, MO 367 North: Saint Louis Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 25 sec
Exit 31A Toward MO 367 South: Saint Louis Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13

Turn straight onto MO 367

1.0 mi · 1 min · Lewis and Clark Boulevard
14

Turn straight

0.1 mi · 26 sec
15

Turn left onto Chambers Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Chambers Road
16

Turn right onto Diamond Drive

133 ft · 8 sec · Diamond Drive
17

Turn right

140 ft · 10 sec
18

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 15.1 and 27 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
15.1 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the exit toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

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 232 Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
7
15.2 mi into trip | ~20m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 North: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 270 North: Chicago
8
16 mi into trip | ~21m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 North: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 270 North: Chicago
8
27 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward MO 367 South, MO 367 North: Saint Louis

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 31A Toward MO 367 South, MO 367 North: Saint Louis
9
27 mi into trip | ~35m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MO 367 South: Saint Louis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 31A Toward MO 367 South: Saint Louis

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.71 one way

$9.41 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.17 $10.33
premium $4.89 $5.79 $11.58
diesel $5.61 $6.65 $13.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9 0 $3.16 $1.44
Efficient EV 7.5 0 $2.63 $1.20
EV Truck/SUV 12 0 $4.21 $1.93

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

Night in O'Fallon on Saturday

Local time

11:44 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Riverview, MO

Night in Riverview on Saturday

Local time

11:44 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°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

7 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

41m 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-dominated experience on this route, with 84% of the drive taking place on interstates like I-70 and I-270. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 13.5 miles on I-70, offering a consistent, high-speed experience for a significant portion of the trip. While primarily interstate, the inclusion of Chambers Road suggests a brief transition to more local thoroughfares as you approach your destination. This profile means you'll be navigating faster speeds for the majority of your journey, with a slight shift in character closer to Riverview.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.5 mi on I 70.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and I 270. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 30.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 O'Fallon, MO to Riverview, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.

Memphis

15.1 mi in | ~20m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 30.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13.5 miles on I 70. 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 Riverview, 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 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Riverview, 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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