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

The driving distance from Noel, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 315.2 miles (507.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259.5 miles (417.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 10m 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
315.17 mi
05h 05m
Flight
259.46 mi
417.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.46 mi
Kilometers
417.56 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
315.17 mi
Kilometers
507.21 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:43 PM CDT
Return by in Noel
Thu, Apr 23, 8:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Noel
2026-04-23T10:37
Arrive O'Fallon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 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
6:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Noel
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
Lebanon
MO

City in Laclede County, Missouri, United States

From Noel
156.7 mi
02h 32m
To O'Fallon
158.4 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 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 Noel and O'Fallon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Street

    70 m · 11 sec · Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1197 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Cliffside Drive

    1692 ft · 32 sec · North Cliffside Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on North Cliffside Drive

    5 mi · 7 min · North Cliffside Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 59

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 59

  7. 7

    Continue on South State Highway 59

    1 km · 1 min · South State Highway 59

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Joplin

    1437 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Corporal Bobbie J. Harper Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Corporal Bobbie J. Harper Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on James B. Tatum Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · James B. Tatum Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Special Agent Tom Crowell Memorial Highway

    6 mi · 6 min · Special Agent Tom Crowell Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Trail

    9 mi · 10 min · Purple Heart Trail

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East, I 49 North, US 71 North: Springfield, Kansas City

    3060 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

    240.9 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

  16. 16

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

    970 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Manchester Road

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Manchester Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 109

    1108 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    68 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    157 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    2129 ft · 45 sec

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Eatherton Road

    29 m · 1 sec · South Eatherton Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto South Eatherton Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Eatherton Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Olive Street Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road

  28. 28

    Take the ramp left toward Chesterfield Airport Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Airport Road

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Avenue of the Saints

  30. 30

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

    100 m · 6 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight right onto North Outer Road

    1650 ft · 31 sec · North Outer Road

  32. 32

    Continue on North Outer Road

    946 ft · 18 sec · North Outer Road

  33. 33

    Turn right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  36. 36

    Continue on South Main Street

    3115 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  37. 37

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Noel and O'Fallon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
38 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
4 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
241 mi · 76%
Manchester Road
13.4 mi · 4%
Purple Heart Trail
8.95 mi · 3%
Special Agent Tom Crowell Memorial Highway
5.97 mi · 2%
James B. Tatum Highway
5.84 mi · 2%
North Cliffside Drive
5.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

241 mi · 04h 20m

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
05h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.7 mi
259.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
02h 32m from Noel
Leave By
6:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Noel 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 Noel to O'Fallon?

The road trip is about 315.2 miles (507.2 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?

Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.7 miles from Noel and 158.4 miles from O'Fallon.

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

The direct path is about 259.5 miles (417.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.7 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 6:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.93 one way or $83.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

109 mi away
101 Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Noel and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 259.46 mi (417.56 km).

Noel

#1 Noel

City in Missouri, United States

Population1,808
Coordinates36.5456300, -94.4852200
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Street (-94.48534, 36.545714)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 507 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.12 gal
42.1 L · about $41.93
Round trip
$83.87
22.24 gal · 84.2 L
Estimated CO2
98.8 kg one way
Round trip: 197.6 kg / 436 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.93 $83.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.29 $94.59
Premium $4.65 $51.75 $103.50
Diesel $5.30 $58.98 $117.96

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 Noel and O'Fallon. The current time is 10:37:42.

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.