How far is La Monte, MO from O'Fallon, MO?

The driving distance from La Monte, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
164.16 mi
02h 38m
Flight
146.79 mi
236.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.79 mi
Kilometers
236.23 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.16 mi
Kilometers
264.19 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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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 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Sun, Apr 19, 8:03 AM CDT
Return by in La Monte
Sun, Apr 19, 10:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Monte
2026-04-19T05:25
Arrive O'Fallon
Sun, Apr 19, 8:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Monte
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
Columbia
MO

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

From La Monte
84.7 mi
01h 19m
To O'Fallon
79.5 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Pine Street

    67 m · 12 sec · West Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street

    1989 ft · 1 min · Front Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pleasant Green Road

    29 m · 4 sec · Pleasant Green Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    57 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward US 65 South

    727 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left

    17.9 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

    1866 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    88.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  17. 17

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

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Drennen Parkway

    46 m · 3 sec · Drennen Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Drennen Parkway

    51 m · 6 sec · Drennen Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto MO K: O'Fallon

    19 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on South Main Street

    3115 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Monte 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
90 mi · 55%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
45.3 mi · 28%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 1%
West Main Street
1.73 mi · 1%
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial High
1.58 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
146.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
01h 19m from La Monte
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving La Monte 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 La Monte to O'Fallon?

The road trip is about 164.2 miles (264.2 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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 84.7 miles from La Monte and 79.5 miles from O'Fallon.

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

The direct path is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.83 one way or $43.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

44 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

82 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Hermann

83 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Monte and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 146.79 mi (236.23 km).

La Monte

#1 La Monte

City in Pettis County, Missouri, United States

Population1,137
Coordinates38.7741800, -93.4252100
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: West Pine Street (-93.425197, 38.774402)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.79 gal
21.93 L · about $21.83
Round trip
$43.67
11.58 gal · 43.86 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 102.9 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.83 $43.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.62 $49.25
Premium $4.65 $26.95 $53.89
Diesel $5.30 $30.71 $61.42

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between La Monte and O'Fallon. The current time is 05:25:33.

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.