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

The driving distance from Memphis, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 172.1 miles (277 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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
172.09 mi
02h 53m
Flight
138.14 mi
222.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.14 mi
Kilometers
222.31 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.09 mi
Kilometers
276.96 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Sat, May 2, 6:45 PM CDT
Return by in Memphis
Sat, May 2, 9:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Memphis
2026-05-02T15:51
Arrive O'Fallon
Sat, May 2, 6:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Memphis
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 Memphis
85.9 mi
01h 26m
To O'Fallon
86.2 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Monroe Street

    530 ft · 13 sec · West Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Market Street

    2417 ft · 49 sec · South Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    33.7 mi · 50 min · Grand Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward MO 27 South: Hannibal

    1519 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    46.3 mi · 54 min · Avenue of the Saints

  6. 6

    Continue on Avenue of the Saints

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Avenue of the Saints

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Veterans Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Veterans Road

  9. 9

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

    85 m · 7 sec · County Road 422

  10. 10

    Continue on Paris Gravel Road

    2539 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    37 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

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

  13. 13

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

    2705 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

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

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Drennen Parkway

    46 m · 3 sec · Drennen Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Drennen Parkway

    51 m · 6 sec · Drennen Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto MO K: O'Fallon

    19 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on South Main Street

    3115 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Memphis 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
124 mi · 72%
Grand Avenue
33.7 mi · 20%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
6.37 mi · 4%
Veterans Road
3.19 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.59 mi
I 70 East
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

73.7 mi · 01h 27m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34 mi
138.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hannibal
01h 26m from Memphis
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Memphis 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 Memphis to O'Fallon?

The road trip is about 172.1 miles (277 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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 85.9 miles from Memphis and 86.2 miles from O'Fallon.

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

The direct path is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.89 one way or $45.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Memphis and 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
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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 Memphis and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 138.14 mi (222.31 km).

Memphis

#1 Memphis

City in Scotland County, Missouri, United States

Population1,815
Coordinates40.4578100, -92.1712900
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: West Monroe Street (-92.17129, 40.457746)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.07 gal
22.99 L · about $22.89
Round trip
$45.78
12.14 gal · 45.98 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.9 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.89 $45.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.82 $51.63
Premium $4.65 $28.25 $56.50
Diesel $5.30 $32.20 $64.39

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Memphis and O'Fallon. The current time is 15:51:20.

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.