Origin
O'Fallon, MO
Late night in O'Fallon on Sunday
Local time
3:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from O'Fallon, MO to Velda Village Hills, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
25.8 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
O'Fallon, MO
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Velda Village Hills, MO
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Trip Overview
O'Fallon, MO to Velda Village Hills, MO is 25.8 miles and takes about 36 minutes via I 70 and Florissant Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, short drive primarily within Missouri, moving you from one Midwest location to another. Given its brevity, it's an ideal trip for a quick relocation or a short transit. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, making it a functional rather than scenic journey. Consider this route when you need to cover a short distance efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 21.1 mi | 26m |
| Florissant Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Natural Bridge Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Drennen Parkway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Avondale Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| University Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Myron Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 21.1 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between O'Fallon, MO and Velda Village Hills, 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
21 mi
·
26 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 240
Toward MO N: Florissant Road, University Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
428 ft
·
10 sec
Toward MO N: University of Missouri–Saint Louis, Touhill Arts Center, Florissant Road, University Boulevard
Use the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto MO N
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
University Boulevard
9
Continue on MO N
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Florissant Road
10
Enter roundabout onto MO 115
179 ft
·
3 sec
·
Natural Bridge Road
11
Continue on MO 115
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Natural Bridge Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Avondale Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Avondale Avenue
13
At end of road, turn left onto Myron Avenue
70 ft
·
3 sec
·
Myron Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Myron Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 23.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Drennen Parkway
Turn left onto Drennen Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
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
5
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.
8
22.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward MO N: Florissant Road, University Boulevard
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 240
Toward MO N: Florissant Road, University Boulev...
8
23.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MO N: University of Missouri–Saint Louis, Touhill Arts Center, Florissant Road, University Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward MO N: University of Missouri–Saint Louis...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.03 one way
$8.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.96 | $9.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Velda Village Hills, MO
Late night in Velda Village Hills on Sunday
Local time
3:12 AM
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
36m 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?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 85% of the journey taking place on major roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 21.1 miles on I 70, offering a consistent, higher-speed driving experience for a good portion of your trip. The route transitions from the interstate to local roads like Florissant Road and Natural Bridge Road, introducing a change in pace and traffic patterns. Expect a functional drive that prioritizes getting you to your destination without many detours or slower, winding sections.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.1 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Florissant Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Drennen Parkway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 25.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
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.
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 O'Fallon, MO and Velda Village Hills, MO, road signs point toward Mo N: University Of Missouri–Saint Louis and Touhill Arts Center.
Mo N: University Of Missouri–Saint Louis
23.2 mi in
|
~31m
Touhill Arts Center
23.2 mi in
|
~31m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 25.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.1 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 Velda Village Hills, 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 0.6 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.
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 Velda Village Hills, 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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