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

The driving distance from Imperial, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 46 miles (74.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
46.03 mi
00h 47m
Flight
35.06 mi
56.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.06 mi
Kilometers
56.42 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.03 mi
Kilometers
74.08 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Wed, May 13, 11:01 AM CDT
Return by in Imperial
Wed, May 13, 11:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Imperial
2026-05-13T10:13
Arrive O'Fallon
Wed, May 13, 11:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Imperial
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
Westwood
MO

Village in west St.

From Imperial
22.9 mi
00h 23m
To O'Fallon
23.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on White Street

    126 m · 24 sec · White Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old State Road

    85 m · 14 sec · Old State Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Imperial Main Street

    114 m · 7 sec · Imperial Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City

    118 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    18.1 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

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

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

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

    645 ft · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    1 km · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

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

    119 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East Terra Lane

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Terra Lane

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2830 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Imperial 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 West
19.2 mi · 42%
I 70 West
14.3 mi · 31%
I 55 North
8.27 mi · 18%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.33 mi · 3%
I 70
1.05 mi · 2%
East Terra Lane
0.9 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 270 West

Merge slight left

18.1 mi · 00h 23m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
35 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westwood
00h 23m from Imperial
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Imperial 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 Imperial to O'Fallon?

The road trip is about 46 miles (74.1 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Westwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Imperial and 23.1 miles from O'Fallon.

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

The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Westwood

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

8 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

20 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

39 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

51 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Imperial and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 35.06 mi (56.42 km).

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#1 Imperial

Imperial is a place in Missouri, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.3697800, -90.3784500
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: White Street (-90.378433, 38.369884)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.15 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.22
3.24 gal · 12.3 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.11 $12.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.89 $13.78
Premium $4.65 $7.54 $15.08
Diesel $5.30 $8.59 $17.18

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Imperial and O'Fallon. The current time is 10:13:38.

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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.