How far is Albany, MO from O'Fallon, MO?

The driving distance from Albany, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 281.2 miles (452.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.5 miles (350 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
281.18 mi
04h 41m
Flight
217.5 mi
350.04 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.5 mi
Kilometers
350.04 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.18 mi
Kilometers
452.52 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Fri, Nov 6, 11:17 PM CST
Return by in Albany
Sat, Nov 7, 3:59 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-11-06T18:36
Arrive O'Fallon
Fri, Nov 6, 11:17 PM CST
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:36 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Macon
MO

City in Missouri, United States of America

From Albany
142 mi
02h 20m
To O'Fallon
139.1 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Patchy Drizzle

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM CST
Wind
6 mph NNW
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Drizzle

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM CST
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and O'Fallon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and O'Fallon.

  1. 1

    Start on East Jackson Street

    59 m · 14 sec · East Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Hundley Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · North Hundley Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    8 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Page Street

    98 m · 7 sec · Page Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    7.1 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1353 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    14 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36, I 35 Business: Cameron, Hamilton

    1135 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    154.7 mi · 2 hr 59 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Veterans Road

    1167 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Veterans Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 422

    85 m · 7 sec · County Road 422

  15. 15

    Continue on Paris Gravel Road

    2539 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    37 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Avenue of the Saints

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

    2705 ft · 51 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MO K: O'Fallon

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Drennen Parkway

    46 m · 3 sec · Drennen Parkway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Drennen Parkway

    51 m · 6 sec · Drennen Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto MO K: O'Fallon

    19 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on South Main Street

    3115 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and O'Fallon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
73.7 mi · 26%
2nd Street
15 mi · 5%
North Hundley Street
14.9 mi · 5%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
6.37 mi · 2%
Veterans Road
2.33 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

155 mi · 02h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.7 mi
217.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macon
02h 20m from Albany
Leave By
7:36 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Drizzle leaving Albany and Slight Chance Drizzle near O'Fallon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to O'Fallon?

The road trip is about 281.2 miles (452.5 km) and usually takes 04h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Macon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142 miles from Albany and 139.1 miles from O'Fallon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 217.5 miles (350 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.44 one way or $74.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Drizzle around Albany and Slight Chance Drizzle near O'Fallon.

Stop Ideas Near Macon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Macon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Macon.

RAIL

La Plata

32 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.
RAIL

Quincy

97 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 217.5 mi (350.04 km).

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#1 Albany

Albany is a place in Missouri, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.2486100, -94.3310700
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: East Jackson Street (-94.331069, 40.248743)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 453 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.92 gal
37.56 L · about $37.44
Round trip
$74.88
19.84 gal · 75.12 L
Estimated CO2
88.2 kg one way
Round trip: 176.3 kg / 389 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.44 $74.88
Mid-grade $4.15 $41.15 $82.30
Premium $4.51 $44.77 $89.54
Diesel $6.00 $59.48 $118.96

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and O'Fallon. The current time is 18:36:28.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.