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

The driving distance from Duquesne, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 276.6 miles (445.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.3 miles (381.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
276.67 mi
04h 29m
Flight
237.28 mi
381.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.28 mi
Kilometers
381.86 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.67 mi
Kilometers
445.25 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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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 04h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Sun, Apr 26, 9:33 PM CDT
Return by in Duquesne
Mon, Apr 27, 2:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Duquesne
2026-04-26T17:04
Arrive O'Fallon
Sun, Apr 26, 9:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Duquesne
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
Richland
MO

City in Missouri parts of witch are in Camden, Laclede, and Pulaski Counties

From Duquesne
138.2 mi
02h 14m
To O'Fallon
138.5 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Duquesne Road

    2590 ft · 1 min · Duquesne Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · East 7th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Cimarron Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cimarron Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 East, I 49 North, US 71 North: Springfield, Kansas City

    1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

    237.6 mi · 4 hr 17 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 Business, MO 100 East: Gray Summit

    970 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Manchester Road

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Manchester Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 109

    1108 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    68 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    157 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    2129 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Eatherton Road

    29 m · 1 sec · South Eatherton Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto South Eatherton Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Eatherton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Olive Street Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward Chesterfield Airport Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Airport Road

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Avenue of the Saints

  20. 20

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

    100 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto North Outer Road

    1650 ft · 31 sec · North Outer Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North Outer Road

    946 ft · 18 sec · North Outer Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Continue on South Main Street

    3115 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Duquesne 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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
3 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
238 mi · 86%
Manchester Road
13.4 mi · 5%
MO 109
5.06 mi · 2%
East 7th Street
3.79 mi · 1%
North Outer Road
3.56 mi · 1%
Avenue of the Saints
3.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

238 mi · 04h 17m

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
04h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.3 mi
237.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richland
02h 14m from Duquesne
Leave By
8:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Duquesne and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near O'Fallon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 276.6 miles (445.2 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?

Richland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.2 miles from Duquesne and 138.5 miles from O'Fallon.

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

The direct path is about 237.3 miles (381.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 8:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.80 one way or $73.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Duquesne and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near O'Fallon.

Stop Ideas Near Richland

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

83 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Duquesne and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 237.28 mi (381.86 km).

Duquesne

#1 Duquesne

City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States of America

Population1,689
Coordinates37.0767300, -94.4593900
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Duquesne Road (-94.45935, 37.076729)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 445 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.76 gal
36.96 L · about $36.80
Round trip
$73.61
19.52 gal · 73.92 L
Estimated CO2
86.7 kg one way
Round trip: 173.5 kg / 383 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.80 $73.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.51 $83.02
Premium $4.65 $45.42 $90.85
Diesel $5.30 $51.77 $103.53

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Duquesne and O'Fallon. The current time is 17:04:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.