How far is Buffalo, MO from O'Fallon, MO?
The driving distance from Buffalo, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 196 miles (315.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.9 miles (246 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and O'Fallon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and O'Fallon.
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Start on South Maple Street
1350 ft · 34 sec · South Maple Street
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Turn left onto East Dallas Street
26.9 mi · 38 min · East Dallas Street
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Turn right onto South Jefferson Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Jefferson Avenue
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Take the exit left toward I 44 East: Rolla
1431 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
123.9 mi · 2 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 Business, MO 100 East: Gray Summit
970 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Manchester Road
13.4 mi · 19 min · Manchester Road
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 109
1108 ft · 31 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
68 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
157 m · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
30 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2129 ft · 45 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
29 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Eatherton Road
29 m · 1 sec · South Eatherton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Eatherton Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Eatherton Road
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Continue on Olive Street Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road
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Take the ramp left toward Chesterfield Airport Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Airport Road
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
3.1 mi · 4 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward MO K: O'Fallon
100 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Outer Road
1650 ft · 31 sec · North Outer Road
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Continue on North Outer Road
946 ft · 18 sec · North Outer Road
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Turn right
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue on South Main Street
3115 ft · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
8 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and O'Fallon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 44 East
Merge slight left
124 mi · 02h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Buffalo 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 Buffalo to O'Fallon?
The road trip is about 196 miles (315.5 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Saint James is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.8 miles from Buffalo and 103.3 miles from O'Fallon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.9 miles (246 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 10:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.10 one way or $52.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny near O'Fallon.
Stop Ideas Near Saint James
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint James.
Jefferson City
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 152.84 mi (245.97 km).
#1 Buffalo
City in Dallas County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 3,202 |
| Coordinates | 37.6439300, -93.0924100 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
#2 O'Fallon
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 89,769 |
| Coordinates | 38.8106100, -90.6998500 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $26.10 | $52.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.43 | $58.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.21 | $64.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.70 | $73.41 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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