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

The driving distance from Monett, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 257 miles (413.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218.8 miles (352.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
256.99 mi
04h 13m
Flight
218.83 mi
352.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.83 mi
Kilometers
352.18 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.99 mi
Kilometers
413.59 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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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 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 PM CDT
Return by in Monett
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monett
2026-04-23T09:09
Arrive O'Fallon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monett
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Saint Robert
MO

City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States

From Monett
126.6 mi
02h 06m
To O'Fallon
130.3 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 20 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 Monett and O'Fallon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Cleveland Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Cleveland Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Farm Road 2240

    3 mi · 5 min · Farm Road 2240

  3. 3

    Turn left

    28.5 mi · 42 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Springfield

    1127 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway

    182.8 mi · 3 hr 18 min · Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 Business, MO 100 East: Gray Summit

    970 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Manchester Road

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Manchester Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 109

    1108 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    68 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    157 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    2129 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Eatherton Road

    29 m · 1 sec · South Eatherton Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto South Eatherton Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Eatherton Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Olive Street Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left toward Chesterfield Airport Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Airport Road

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Avenue of the Saints

  21. 21

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

    100 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto North Outer Road

    1650 ft · 31 sec · North Outer Road

  23. 23

    Continue on North Outer Road

    946 ft · 18 sec · North Outer Road

  24. 24

    Turn right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Continue on South Main Street

    3115 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monett 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
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
3 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway
183 mi · 71%
Manchester Road
13.4 mi · 5%
MO 109
5.06 mi · 2%
North Outer Road
3.56 mi · 1%
Avenue of the Saints
3.12 mi · 1%
Farm Road 2240
2.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway

Merge slight left onto Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway

183 mi · 03h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.2 mi
218.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Robert
02h 06m from Monett
Leave By
8:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Monett 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 Monett to O'Fallon?

The road trip is about 257 miles (413.6 km) and usually takes 04h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Robert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.6 miles from Monett and 130.3 miles from O'Fallon.

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

The direct path is about 218.8 miles (352.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.20 one way or $68.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Monett and Mostly Sunny near O'Fallon.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Robert

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

84 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

117 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monett and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 218.83 mi (352.18 km).

Monett

#1 Monett

City in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States

Population9,161
Coordinates36.9289500, -93.9277100
Altitude413
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: West Cleveland Avenue (-93.927707, 36.928822)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 414 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.07 gal
34.33 L · about $34.20
Round trip
$68.41
18.14 gal · 68.66 L
Estimated CO2
80.6 kg one way
Round trip: 161.2 kg / 355 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.20 $68.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.57 $77.15
Premium $4.65 $42.21 $84.42
Diesel $5.30 $48.11 $96.21

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 Monett and O'Fallon. The current time is 09:09:27.

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.