How far is Ironton, MO from O'Fallon, MO?
The driving distance from Ironton, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 112.3 miles (180.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ironton and O'Fallon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ironton and O'Fallon.
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Start on Russell Street
899 ft · 30 sec · Russell Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
1619 ft · 33 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
8.7 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
7.1 mi · 13 min
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Continue on West Columbia Street
678 ft · 32 sec · West Columbia Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 67 North: Saint Louis
946 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
35.2 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight right
1750 ft · 27 sec
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Take the exit straight toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
1735 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
20.5 mi · 22 min
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Continue on Rosa Parks Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago
1279 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City
118 m · 8 sec
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Continue on I 270 West
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
18.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Louis Lambert International Airport
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City
645 ft · 11 sec
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Continue on I 70 West: Kansas City
1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
13.6 mi · 17 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 Ironton and O'Fallon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 67 North
Merge slight left
35.2 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Frost leaving Ironton and Clear near O'Fallon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ironton to O'Fallon?
The road trip is about 112.3 miles (180.7 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Festus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56 miles from Ironton and 56.2 miles from O'Fallon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 2:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.93 one way or $29.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost around Ironton and Clear near O'Fallon.
Stop Ideas Near Festus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Festus.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Washington
Alton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ironton and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 83.93 mi (135.07 km).
#1 Ironton
City in Iron County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,386 |
| Coordinates | 37.5972700, -90.6273400 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| 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: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $14.93 | $29.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.84 | $33.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.43 | $36.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.00 | $42.01 |
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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