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

The driving distance from Clarkton, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 217.2 miles (349.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.8 miles (270.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
217.25 mi
03h 25m
Flight
167.84 mi
270.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.84 mi
Kilometers
270.11 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.25 mi
Kilometers
349.63 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 PM CDT
Return by in Clarkton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarkton
2026-04-23T09:10
Arrive O'Fallon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 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
10:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarkton
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
Longtown
MO

Village in the United States

From Clarkton
108 mi
01h 42m
To O'Fallon
109.2 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 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 Clarkton and O'Fallon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Clark Street

    33 m · 7 sec · East Clark Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1437 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    25.1 mi · 37 min

  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 Clarkton 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
129 mi · 60%
North Main Street
24.1 mi · 11%
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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.4 mi
167.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Longtown
01h 42m from Clarkton
Leave By
10:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clarkton 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 Clarkton to O'Fallon?

The road trip is about 217.2 miles (349.6 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Longtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108 miles from Clarkton and 109.2 miles from O'Fallon.

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

The direct path is about 167.8 miles (270.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.92 one way or $57.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Longtown

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

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

RAIL

Carbondale station

49 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

60 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
BUS

Marion, IL

73 mi away
2100 West Main Street
BUS

Vienna, IL

82 mi away
504 West Vine Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarkton and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 167.84 mi (270.11 km).

Clarkton

#1 Clarkton

City in Dunklin County, Missouri, United States

Population1,139
Coordinates36.4517300, -89.9670400
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: East Clark Street (-89.96703, 36.451672)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.67 gal
29.02 L · about $28.92
Round trip
$57.85
15.34 gal · 58.04 L
Estimated CO2
68.2 kg one way
Round trip: 136.3 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.92 $57.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.62 $65.24
Premium $4.65 $35.70 $71.39
Diesel $5.30 $40.68 $81.36

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 Clarkton and O'Fallon. The current time is 09:10:39.

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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.