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

The driving distance from Bethany, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 212.1 miles (341.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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
212.08 mi
03h 21m
Flight
155.79 mi
250.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.79 mi
Kilometers
250.72 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.08 mi
Kilometers
341.31 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Sun, Apr 19, 6:53 AM CDT
Return by in Bethany
Sun, Apr 19, 10:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethany
2026-04-19T03:31
Arrive O'Fallon
Sun, Apr 19, 6:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 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
10:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethany
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
Perryville
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Bethany
105.5 mi
01h 40m
To O'Fallon
106.6 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 102

    1.3 km · 3 min · County Road 102

  2. 2

    Turn right

    3 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    6.7 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Walnut Street

    10.5 mi · 16 min · North Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    16.1 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1793 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    27.4 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    101.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City

    118 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    18.1 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Louis Lambert International Airport

    1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    645 ft · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    1 km · 57 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 17 min

  19. 19

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

    119 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto East Terra Lane

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Terra Lane

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2830 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethany 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
129 mi · 61%
North Walnut Street
33.7 mi · 16%
I 270 West
19.2 mi · 9%
I 70 West
14.3 mi · 7%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.33 mi · 1%
I 70
1.05 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left

102 mi · 01h 49m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.3 mi
155.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perryville
01h 40m from Bethany
Leave By
10:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Bethany and Sunny near O'Fallon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 212.1 miles (341.3 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Perryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.5 miles from Bethany and 106.6 miles from O'Fallon.

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

The direct path is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.3 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 10:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.21 one way or $56.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Bethany and Sunny near O'Fallon.

Stop Ideas Near Perryville

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

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

RAIL

Carbondale station

57 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

63 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
BUS

Marion, IL

80 mi away
2100 West Main Street
BUS

Vienna, IL

92 mi away
504 West Vine Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethany and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 155.79 mi (250.72 km).

Bethany

#1 Bethany

City in Missouri, United States

Population3,049
Coordinates36.6117200, -90.0692600
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: (-90.065761, 36.612686)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 341 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.48 gal
28.33 L · about $28.21
Round trip
$56.41
14.96 gal · 56.66 L
Estimated CO2
66.5 kg one way
Round trip: 132.9 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.21 $56.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.81 $63.62
Premium $4.65 $34.81 $69.62
Diesel $5.30 $39.67 $79.35

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethany and O'Fallon. The current time is 03:31:51.

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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.