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

The driving distance from Canton, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
119.25 mi
02h 00m
Flight
101.05 mi
162.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.05 mi
Kilometers
162.62 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.25 mi
Kilometers
191.91 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Fri, May 1, 10:54 PM CDT
Return by in Canton
Sat, May 2, 12:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canton
2026-05-01T20:54
Arrive O'Fallon
Fri, May 1, 10:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canton
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
Frankford
MO

City in Pike County, Missouri, United States

From Canton
60 mi
01h 00m
To O'Fallon
59.3 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph N
Destination
62°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    12 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    1689 ft · 39 sec · South 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto White Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · White Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1030 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    27.2 mi · 32 min · Avenue of the Saints

  6. 6

    Continue on Avenue of the Saints

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Avenue of the Saints

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Veterans Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Veterans Road

  9. 9

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

    85 m · 7 sec · County Road 422

  10. 10

    Continue on Paris Gravel Road

    2539 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    37 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

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

  13. 13

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

    2705 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    6.4 mi · 8 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 Canton 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
105 mi · 88%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
6.37 mi · 5%
Veterans Road
3.19 mi · 3%
White Street
1.4 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.59 mi
I 70 East
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

73.7 mi · 01h 27m

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
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
101 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frankford
01h 00m from Canton
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Canton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Canton to O'Fallon?

The road trip is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Frankford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Canton and 59.3 miles from O'Fallon.

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

The direct path is about 101 miles (162.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.88 one way or $31.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Frankford

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

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

RAIL

Quincy

52 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane
RAIL

Hermann

88 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

107 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

La Plata

116 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canton and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 101.05 mi (162.62 km).

Canton

#1 Canton

City in Lewis County, Missouri, United States

Population2,314
Coordinates40.1295000, -91.5185200
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Street (-91.518515, 40.129414)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.93 L · about $15.88
Round trip
$31.75
8.42 gal · 31.86 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.88 $31.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.91 $35.81
Premium $4.65 $19.59 $39.19
Diesel $5.30 $22.33 $44.66

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Canton and O'Fallon. The current time is 20:54:16.

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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.