How far is Carrollton, MO from O'Fallon, MO?
The driving distance from Carrollton, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 181.8 miles (292.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in the state of Missouri.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carrollton and O'Fallon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollton and O'Fallon.
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Start on East Benton Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Benton Street
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Turn right onto US 24 West, US 65 South: Waverly
18 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
22.6 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
1413 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
23.3 mi · 25 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
88.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO K: O'Fallon
1765 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Drennen Parkway
46 m · 3 sec · Drennen Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Drennen Parkway
51 m · 6 sec · Drennen Parkway
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Turn slight left onto MO K: O'Fallon
19 m · 3 sec
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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 Carrollton 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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
88.2 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Carrollton 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 Carrollton to O'Fallon?
The road trip is about 181.8 miles (292.6 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Carrollton and 91 miles from O'Fallon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.17 one way or $48.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Carrollton and Sunny near O'Fallon.
Stop Ideas Near Columbia
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 Columbia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carrollton and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 154.65 mi (248.88 km).
#1 Carrollton
Human settlement in Carroll County, Missouri, United States of America
| Population | 3,421 |
| Coordinates | 39.3583500, -93.4957700 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| 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: 293 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $24.17 | $48.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.26 | $54.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.83 | $59.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.00 | $68.00 |
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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