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

The driving distance from Ellisville, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.52 mi
00h 31m
Flight
16.25 mi
26.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.25 mi
Kilometers
26.15 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.52 mi
Kilometers
34.63 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Sun, Apr 19, 6:01 AM CDT
Return by in Ellisville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ellisville
2026-04-19T05:29
Arrive O'Fallon
Sun, Apr 19, 6:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ellisville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Weldon Spring Heights
MO

Village in the United States

From Ellisville
10.7 mi
00h 15m
To O'Fallon
10.7 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Manchester Road

    102 m · 14 sec · Manchester Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Clarkson Road

    4.6 mi · 9 min · Clarkson Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Olive Boulevard

    147 m · 17 sec · Olive Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Outer 40

    2087 ft · 58 sec · North Outer 40

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North

    139 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Avenue of the Saints

  7. 7

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

    100 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto North Outer Road

    1650 ft · 31 sec · North Outer Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Outer Road

    946 ft · 18 sec · North Outer Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    3115 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ellisville and O'Fallon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
8.8 mi · 41%
Clarkson Road
4.56 mi · 21%
North Outer Road
3.56 mi · 17%
South Main Street
0.59 mi · 3%
North Outer 40
0.4 mi · 2%
Olive Boulevard
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

8.8 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
16.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weldon Spring Heights
00h 15m from Ellisville
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ellisville 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 Ellisville to O'Fallon?

The road trip is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Weldon Spring Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Ellisville and 10.7 miles from O'Fallon.

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

The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Weldon Spring Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Weldon Spring Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 8.1 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of O'Fallon
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

City of O'Fallon

O'Fallon , MO
100 N Main St, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Rating 3.3/5 22 reviews City Hall,Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weldon Spring Heights.

RAIL

Kirkwood

28 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Washington

32 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

43 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

53 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ellisville and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 16.25 mi (26.15 km).

Ellisville

#1 Ellisville

City in Mississippi, United States

Population9,848
Coordinates38.5925500, -90.5870700
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Manchester Road (-90.587017, 38.592539)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.87 L · about $2.87
Round trip
$5.73
1.52 gal · 5.74 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.87 $5.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.23 $6.46
Premium $4.65 $3.54 $7.07
Diesel $5.30 $4.03 $8.06

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ellisville and O'Fallon. The current time is 05:29:17.

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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.