How far is Ash Grove, MO from O'Fallon, MO?

The driving distance from Ash Grove, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 226.9 miles (365.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.9 miles (302.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
226.94 mi
03h 46m
Flight
187.9 mi
302.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.9 mi
Kilometers
302.39 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.94 mi
Kilometers
365.23 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Sun, May 3, 2:46 PM CDT
Return by in Ash Grove
Sun, May 3, 6:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ash Grove
2026-05-03T10:59
Arrive O'Fallon
Sun, May 3, 2:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ash Grove
9:00 PM CDT
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
Newburg
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Ash Grove
113.3 mi
01h 53m
To O'Fallon
113.6 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph S
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    30 m · 10 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Calhoun Avenue

    1055 ft · 31 sec · Calhoun Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Boone Street

    10.2 mi · 14 min · East Boone Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    29 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    1 km · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1546 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway

    177.4 mi · 3 hr 12 min · Payne Stewart Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 Business, MO 100 East: Gray Summit

    970 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Manchester Road

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Manchester Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 109

    1108 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    68 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    157 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    2129 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Eatherton Road

    29 m · 1 sec · South Eatherton Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto South Eatherton Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Eatherton Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Olive Street Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road

  24. 24

    Take the ramp left toward Chesterfield Airport Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Airport Road

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Avenue of the Saints

  26. 26

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

    100 m · 6 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight right onto North Outer Road

    1650 ft · 31 sec · North Outer Road

  28. 28

    Continue on North Outer Road

    946 ft · 18 sec · North Outer Road

  29. 29

    Turn right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  32. 32

    Continue on South Main Street

    3115 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
34 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
22
3 merges, 19 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Payne Stewart Highway
177 mi · 78%
East Boone Street
16 mi · 7%
Manchester Road
13.4 mi · 6%
MO 109
5.06 mi · 2%
North Outer Road
3.56 mi · 2%
Avenue of the Saints
3.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Payne Stewart Highway

Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway

177 mi · 03h 12m

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
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
187.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newburg
01h 53m from Ash Grove
Leave By
9:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Ash Grove and Clear near O'Fallon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 226.9 miles (365.2 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Newburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.3 miles from Ash Grove and 113.6 miles from O'Fallon.

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

The direct path is about 187.9 miles (302.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.21 one way or $60.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Ash Grove and Clear near O'Fallon.

Stop Ideas Near Newburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Newburg, 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 Newburg.

RAIL

Jefferson City

78 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

97 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

106 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ash Grove and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 187.9 mi (302.39 km).

Ash Grove

#1 Ash Grove

City in Missouri

Population1,443
Coordinates37.3153300, -93.5852000
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-93.585116, 37.315455)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 365 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.01 gal
30.31 L · about $30.21
Round trip
$60.41
16.02 gal · 60.62 L
Estimated CO2
71.2 kg one way
Round trip: 142.4 kg / 314 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.21 $60.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.07 $68.13
Premium $4.65 $37.28 $74.56
Diesel $5.30 $42.49 $84.97

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Ash Grove and O'Fallon. The current time is 10:59:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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