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

The driving distance from Hermann, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.4 miles (65 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.28 mi
00h 55m
Flight
40.41 mi
65.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.41 mi
Kilometers
65.04 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.28 mi
Kilometers
79.31 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Sat, Apr 25, 7:01 AM CDT
Return by in Hermann
Sat, Apr 25, 7:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hermann
2026-04-25T06:05
Arrive O'Fallon
Sat, Apr 25, 7:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hermann
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
Pendleton
MO

Village in Missouri, USA

From Hermann
29.5 mi
00h 27m
To O'Fallon
19.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 4th Street

    45 m · 9 sec · East 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Market Street

    97 m · 6 sec · Market Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Market Street

    15.5 mi · 22 min · Market Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

    52 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

    1168 ft · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    42.1 mi · 51 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

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

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Drennen Parkway

    46 m · 3 sec · Drennen Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Drennen Parkway

    51 m · 6 sec · Drennen Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto MO K: O'Fallon

    19 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    3115 ft · 2 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 Hermann 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
42.1 mi · 85%
Market Street
15.6 mi · 32%
South Main Street
0.59 mi · 1%
MO K
0.35 mi · 1%
I 70 East
0.25 mi · 1%
Drennen Parkway
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

42.1 mi · 00h 51m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
40.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pendleton
00h 27m from Hermann
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hermann 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 Hermann to O'Fallon?

The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Pendleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Hermann and 19.8 miles from O'Fallon.

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

The direct path is about 40.4 miles (65 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.56 one way or $13.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pendleton

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 Pendleton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3.8 mi away

Warrenton City Animal Control

Warrenton , MO
314 Coleman, Warrenton, MO 63383
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Animal control service,City government office
Warrenton City Hall
Meeting point 4.1 mi away

Warrenton City Hall

Warrenton , MO
200 W Booneslick Rd, Warrenton, MO 63383
Rating 2.7/5 7 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pendleton.

RAIL

Hermann

22 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

35 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

77 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Jefferson City

86 mi away
101 Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hermann and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 40.41 mi (65.04 km).

Hermann

#1 Hermann

Small German town in Gasconade County, Central Missouri

Population2,322
Coordinates38.7042100, -91.4373800
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: East 4th Street (-91.43737, 38.70431)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.58 L · about $6.56
Round trip
$13.12
3.48 gal · 13.16 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.56 $13.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.40 $14.80
Premium $4.65 $8.10 $16.20
Diesel $5.30 $9.23 $18.46

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Hermann and O'Fallon. The current time is 06:05:39.

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.