How far is Knob Noster, MO from O'Fallon, MO?
The driving distance from Knob Noster, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154 miles (247.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in the state of Missouri.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Knob Noster and O'Fallon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knob Noster and O'Fallon.
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Start on North Madison Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · North Madison Avenue
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Continue on West South Railroad Street
667 ft · 35 sec · West South Railroad Street
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Turn left onto North State Street
762 ft · 28 sec · North State Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
15.9 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
57 m · 7 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 65 South
727 ft · 27 sec
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Turn sharp left
17.9 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
1866 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 25 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
88.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO K: O'Fallon
1765 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Drennen Parkway
46 m · 3 sec · Drennen Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Drennen Parkway
51 m · 6 sec · Drennen Parkway
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Turn slight left onto MO K: O'Fallon
19 m · 3 sec
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Continue on South Main Street
3115 ft · 2 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 Knob Noster 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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
88.2 mi · 01h 44m
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.
Sunny leaving Knob Noster 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 Knob Noster to O'Fallon?
The road trip is about 173.2 miles (278.7 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from Knob Noster and 85.3 miles from O'Fallon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154 miles (247.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 12:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.04 one way or $46.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Knob Noster and Sunny near O'Fallon.
Stop Ideas Near Columbia
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 Columbia.
Jefferson City
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knob Noster and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 153.98 mi (247.81 km).
#1 Knob Noster
City in Johnson County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,799 |
| Coordinates | 38.7666800, -93.5585500 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| 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: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $23.04 | $46.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.99 | $51.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.44 | $56.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.41 | $64.81 |
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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