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

The driving distance from O'Fallon, MO to Anderson, MO is about 304.3 miles (489.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.2 miles (407.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 34m 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
304.3 mi
05h 47m
Flight
253.19 mi
407.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.19 mi
Kilometers
407.47 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.3 mi
Kilometers
489.73 km
Drive Time
05h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anderson
Sat, Apr 18, 5:06 AM CDT
Return by in O'Fallon
Sat, Apr 18, 10:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave O'Fallon
2026-04-17T23:19
Arrive Anderson
Sat, Apr 18, 5:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:47 AM to 1:47 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
5:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in O'Fallon
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 O'Fallon
152 mi
02h 53m
To Anderson
152.3 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S
Destination
81°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South

    1523 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Avenue of the Saints

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Chesterfield Airport Road

    2700 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Chesterfield Airport Road

    110 m · 7 sec · Chesterfield Airport Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Olive Street Road

    64 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Olive Street Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Eatherton Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North Eatherton Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    21 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    2098 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 100 West: Gray Summit

    23 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 100 West: Gray Summit

    1202 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, US 50 West: St. Clair

    1157 ft · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    240.9 mi · 4 hr 20 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South, US 71 South, MO 249 North: Neosho, Fort Smith

    1447 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 71 South: Neosho, Fort Smith

    24.1 mi · 26 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 59, US 71 Business: Goodman, Anderson

    1415 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North State Highway 59

    2841 ft · 53 sec · North State Highway 59

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    567 ft · 25 sec · Jefferson Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 West
241 mi · 79%
I 49 South
24.3 mi · 8%
MO 100 West
13.6 mi · 4%
North Eatherton Road
7.1 mi · 2%
South Main Street
7.03 mi · 2%
MO 59
4.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 44 West

Merge slight left

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.1 mi
253.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
02h 53m from O'Fallon
Leave By
5:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving O'Fallon and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Anderson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 304.3 miles (489.7 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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 152 miles from O'Fallon and 152.3 miles from Anderson.

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

The direct path is about 253.2 miles (407.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.1 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 5:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.50 one way or $81.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around O'Fallon and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Anderson.

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 O'Fallon and Anderson. Straight-line distance: 253.19 mi (407.47 km).

O'Fallon

#1 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Anderson

#2 Anderson

City in Missouri, USA

Population1,915
Coordinates36.6506300, -94.4435500
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: O'Fallon (-90.69985, 38.81061)
End: Anderson (-94.44355, 36.65063)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 490 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.74 gal
40.65 L · about $40.50
Round trip
$81.00
21.48 gal · 81.3 L
Estimated CO2
95.4 kg one way
Round trip: 190.9 kg / 421 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.50 $81.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.68 $91.35
Premium $4.65 $49.98 $99.97
Diesel $5.30 $56.96 $113.93

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between O'Fallon and Anderson. The current time is 23:19:51.

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.