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

The driving distance from Belle, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66 miles (106.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.47 mi
01h 45m
Flight
66 mi
106.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66 mi
Kilometers
106.21 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.47 mi
Kilometers
135.94 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Thu, Apr 23, 9:15 AM CDT
Return by in Belle
Thu, Apr 23, 11:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belle
2026-04-23T07:30
Arrive O'Fallon
Thu, Apr 23, 9:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belle
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Union
MO

City in and county seat of Franklin County, Missouri, United States

From Belle
41.9 mi
00h 52m
To O'Fallon
42.5 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    42 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Alvarado Avenue

    104 m · 11 sec · South Alvarado Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    71 m · 11 sec · 5th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    5.7 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    13.7 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    24.9 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    11.1 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

    959 ft · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

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

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Drennen Parkway

    46 m · 3 sec · Drennen Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Drennen Parkway

    51 m · 6 sec · Drennen Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto MO K: O'Fallon

    19 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on South Main Street

    3115 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
5th Street
22.2 mi · 26%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
7.78 mi · 9%
South Main Street
0.59 mi · 1%
MO K
0.35 mi
I 70 East
0.18 mi
South Alvarado Avenue
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

24.9 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
66 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union
00h 52m from Belle
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Belle and Mostly Sunny near O'Fallon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km) and usually takes 01h 45m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Belle and 42.5 miles from O'Fallon.

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

The direct path is about 66 miles (106.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.24 one way or $22.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Belle and Mostly Sunny near O'Fallon.

Stop Ideas Near Union

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

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

RAIL

Washington

12 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

47 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Kirkwood

54 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

72 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belle and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 66 mi (106.21 km).

Belle

#1 Belle

City in Missouri, United States

Population1,489
Coordinates38.2858800, -91.7204400
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: (-91.720521, 38.286017)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.98 gal
11.28 L · about $11.24
Round trip
$22.48
5.96 gal · 22.56 L
Estimated CO2
26.5 kg one way
Round trip: 53 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.24 $22.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.67 $25.35
Premium $4.65 $13.87 $27.74
Diesel $5.30 $15.81 $31.61

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Belle and O'Fallon. The current time is 07:30:48.

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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.