How far is Cole Camp, MO from O'Fallon, MO?

The driving distance from Cole Camp, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 161.9 miles (260.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
161.95 mi
02h 42m
Flight
137.23 mi
220.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.23 mi
Kilometers
220.85 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.95 mi
Kilometers
260.63 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Wed, Apr 15, 11:04 PM CDT
Return by in Cole Camp
Thu, Apr 16, 1:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cole Camp
2026-04-15T20:22
Arrive O'Fallon
Wed, Apr 15, 11:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cole Camp
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
Fulton
MO

City in and county seat of Callaway County, Missouri

From Cole Camp
80.6 mi
01h 21m
To O'Fallon
81.4 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph S
Destination
81°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Maple Street

    23 m · 6 sec · South Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    20.2 mi · 28 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    49 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    13.1 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    4 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    30 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    21.9 mi · 30 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Southwest Boulevard

    1102 ft · 42 sec · Southwest Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward US 54 East: Fulton

    746 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto C. F. “Red” Whaley Expressway

    31.9 mi · 35 min · C. F. “Red” Whaley Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

    1220 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    69.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

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

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Drennen Parkway

    46 m · 3 sec · Drennen Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Drennen Parkway

    51 m · 6 sec · Drennen Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto MO K: O'Fallon

    19 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    3115 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cole Camp 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
69.2 mi · 43%
C. F. “Red” Whaley Expressway
31.9 mi · 20%
East Main Street
23.7 mi · 15%
South Main Street
0.59 mi
MO K
0.35 mi
I 70 East
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

69.2 mi · 01h 20m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
137.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fulton
01h 21m from Cole Camp
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cole Camp and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near O'Fallon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 161.9 miles (260.6 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Fulton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.6 miles from Cole Camp and 81.4 miles from O'Fallon.

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

The direct path is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 1:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.53 one way or $43.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cole Camp and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near O'Fallon.

Stop Ideas Near Fulton

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

35 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

47 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

87 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Sedalia

112 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cole Camp and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 137.23 mi (220.85 km).

Cole Camp

#1 Cole Camp

City in Benton County, Missouri, United States

Population1,148
Coordinates38.4600200, -93.2027000
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: South Maple Street (-93.202567, 38.460024)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.71 gal
21.63 L · about $21.53
Round trip
$43.06
11.42 gal · 43.26 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.5 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.53 $43.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.28 $48.57
Premium $4.65 $26.57 $53.15
Diesel $5.30 $30.29 $60.57

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Cole Camp and O'Fallon. The current time is 20:22:21.

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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.