How far is Ferguson, MO from O'Fallon, MO?
The driving distance from Ferguson, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (35 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ferguson and O'Fallon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ferguson and O'Fallon.
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Start on Carson Road
36 m · 13 sec · Carson Road
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Turn left onto North Florissant Road
1662 ft · 48 sec · North Florissant Road
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Turn left onto Airport Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Airport Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 170 South
1378 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Inner Belt Expressway
1.3 km · 59 sec · Inner Belt Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Kansas City
2291 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
19.6 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO K: O'Fallon, Main Street
119 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto East Terra Lane
1.4 km · 2 min · East Terra Lane
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2830 ft · 1 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 Ferguson and O'Fallon.
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.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
19.6 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ferguson and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near O'Fallon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ferguson to O'Fallon?
The road trip is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Saint Charles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Ferguson and 12.4 miles from O'Fallon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.7 miles (35 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.32 one way or $6.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ferguson and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near O'Fallon.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Charles
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Park
Jennings City Hall
Ferguson Finance Director
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Charles.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ferguson and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 21.74 mi (34.98 km).
#1 Ferguson
Town in St.
| Population | 20,457 |
| Coordinates | 38.7442200, -90.3053900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.74 | $7.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.10 | $8.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
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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