How far is Mount Vernon, MO from O'Fallon, MO?

The driving distance from Mount Vernon, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 241.2 miles (388.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.8 miles (332.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
241.17 mi
03h 57m
Flight
206.8 mi
332.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.8 mi
Kilometers
332.81 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.17 mi
Kilometers
388.13 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Sun, May 31, 6:57 AM CDT
Return by in Mount Vernon
Sun, May 31, 10:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Vernon
2026-05-31T02:59
Arrive O'Fallon
Sun, May 31, 6:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Vernon
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 Mount Vernon
120.5 mi
01h 58m
To O'Fallon
120.7 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    73 m · 24 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right

    8 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    1 km · 2 min · Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Mount Vernon Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Mount Vernon Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 44 East: Springfield

    206.2 mi · 3 hr 43 min

  6. 6

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

    970 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Manchester Road

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Manchester Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 109

    1108 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    68 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    157 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    2129 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Eatherton Road

    29 m · 1 sec · South Eatherton Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto South Eatherton Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Eatherton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Olive Street Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward Chesterfield Airport Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Airport Road

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Avenue of the Saints

  20. 20

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

    100 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto North Outer Road

    1650 ft · 31 sec · North Outer Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North Outer Road

    946 ft · 18 sec · North Outer Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Continue on South Main Street

    3115 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon 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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
2 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
206 mi · 86%
Manchester Road
13.4 mi · 6%
MO 109
5.06 mi · 2%
North Outer Road
3.56 mi · 1%
Avenue of the Saints
3.12 mi · 1%
South Eatherton Road
2.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Take the ramp left toward I 44 East: Springfield

206 mi · 03h 43m

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
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.4 mi
206.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Robert
01h 58m from Mount Vernon
Leave By
9:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Mount Vernon and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near O'Fallon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 241.2 miles (388.1 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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 120.5 miles from Mount Vernon and 120.7 miles from O'Fallon.

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

The direct path is about 206.8 miles (332.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.09 one way or $64.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Mount Vernon and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Mount Vernon and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 206.8 mi (332.81 km).

Mount Vernon

#1 Mount Vernon

City in Missouri

Population4,477
Coordinates37.1036700, -93.8185400
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: (-93.818536, 37.103909)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 388 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.51 gal
32.21 L · about $32.09
Round trip
$64.18
17.02 gal · 64.42 L
Estimated CO2
75.6 kg one way
Round trip: 151.3 kg / 334 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.09 $64.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.19 $72.39
Premium $4.65 $39.61 $79.21
Diesel $5.30 $45.14 $90.27

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Vernon and O'Fallon. The current time is 02:59:45.

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.