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

The driving distance from Marceline, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 170.4 miles (274.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.5 miles (218 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.46 mi
02h 47m
Flight
135.44 mi
217.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.44 mi
Kilometers
217.97 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.46 mi
Kilometers
274.33 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 PM CDT
Return by in Marceline
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marceline
2026-04-23T10:37
Arrive O'Fallon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marceline
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
Hannibal
MO

City in Missouri, USA

From Marceline
86.2 mi
01h 23m
To O'Fallon
84.2 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 23 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Missouri Avenue

    3.5 mi · 5 min · South Missouri Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward US 36 East, MO 110 East: Macon

    1258 ft · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    78.6 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  4. 4

    Continue on V.F.W. Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Veterans Road

    1167 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Veterans Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 422

    85 m · 7 sec · County Road 422

  8. 8

    Continue on Paris Gravel Road

    2539 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    37 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Avenue of the Saints

  11. 11

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

    2705 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

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

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Drennen Parkway

    46 m · 3 sec · Drennen Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Drennen Parkway

    51 m · 6 sec · Drennen Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto MO K: O'Fallon

    19 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on South Main Street

    3115 ft · 2 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 Marceline and O'Fallon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
78.6 mi · 46%
Avenue of the Saints
73.7 mi · 43%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
6.37 mi · 4%
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.85 mi · 3%
South Missouri Avenue
3.54 mi · 2%
Veterans Road
2.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

78.6 mi · 01h 31m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
135.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hannibal
01h 23m from Marceline
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Marceline and Mostly Sunny near O'Fallon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marceline to O'Fallon?

The road trip is about 170.4 miles (274.3 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?

Hannibal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from Marceline and 84.2 miles from O'Fallon.

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

The direct path is about 135.5 miles (218 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.70 one way or $45.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Marceline and Mostly Sunny near O'Fallon.

Stop Ideas Near Hannibal

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

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

RAIL

Quincy

28 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane
RAIL

Fort Madison station

102 mi away
1601 20th Street
RAIL

Macomb

102 mi away
120 East Calhoun Street
RAIL

La Plata

103 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marceline and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 135.44 mi (217.97 km).

Marceline

#1 Marceline

City in Missouri, United States

Population2,063
Coordinates39.7119700, -92.9482500
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: South Missouri Avenue (-92.94827, 39.71198)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.02 gal
22.77 L · about $22.70
Round trip
$45.40
12.04 gal · 45.54 L
Estimated CO2
53.5 kg one way
Round trip: 107 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.70 $45.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.60 $51.21
Premium $4.65 $28.02 $56.03
Diesel $5.30 $31.93 $63.86

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Marceline and O'Fallon. The current time is 10:37:47.

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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.