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

The driving distance from Frontenac, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 25 miles (40.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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
24.97 mi
00h 26m
Flight
19.54 mi
31.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.54 mi
Kilometers
31.44 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.97 mi
Kilometers
40.19 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM CDT
Return by in Frontenac
Thu, Apr 23, 7:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Frontenac
2026-04-23T06:24
Arrive O'Fallon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Frontenac
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
Saint Charles
MO

A city in St.

From Frontenac
12.5 mi
00h 13m
To O'Fallon
12.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 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 Frontenac and O'Fallon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Avenue of the Saints

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Avenue of the Saints

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Memphis, Chicago

    781 ft · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1373 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Louis Lambert International Airport

    1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    645 ft · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    1 km · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

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

    119 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Terra Lane

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Terra Lane

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2830 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Frontenac 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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
14.3 mi · 57%
I 270 North
6.34 mi · 25%
Avenue of the Saints
1.61 mi · 6%
I 70
1.05 mi · 4%
East Terra Lane
0.9 mi · 4%
South Main Street
0.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

13.6 mi · 00h 17m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
19.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Charles
00h 13m from Frontenac
Leave By
7:38 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Frontenac 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 Frontenac to O'Fallon?

The road trip is about 25 miles (40.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 12.5 miles from Frontenac and 12.5 miles from O'Fallon.

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

The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:38 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 Mostly Sunny around Frontenac and Mostly Sunny near O'Fallon.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Charles

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 Saint Charles and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Jennings City Hall
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

Jennings City Hall

Jennings , MO
2120 Hord Ave, Jennings, MO 63136
Rating 4.3/5 26 reviews City Hall
Ferguson Finance Director
Nearby stop 10.1 mi away

Ferguson Finance Director

Ferguson , MO
110 Church St, Ferguson, MO 63135
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Charles.

RAIL

Kirkwood

23 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

30 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

33 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

52 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Frontenac and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 19.54 mi (31.44 km).

Frontenac

#1 Frontenac

City in Missouri, USA

Population3,599
Coordinates38.6356100, -90.4151200
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: I 64 West (-90.415121, 38.635663)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.34 L · about $3.32
Round trip
$6.64
1.76 gal · 6.68 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Frontenac and O'Fallon. The current time is 06:24:50.

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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.