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

The driving distance from O'Fallon, MO to Arnold, MO is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
41.39 mi
00h 54m
Flight
31.37 mi
50.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.37 mi
Kilometers
50.48 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.39 mi
Kilometers
66.61 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arnold
Sun, Apr 12, 6:09 AM CDT
Return by in O'Fallon
Sun, Apr 12, 7:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave O'Fallon
2026-04-12T05:15
Arrive Arnold
Sun, Apr 12, 6:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in O'Fallon
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
Creve Coeur
MO

City in St.

From O'Fallon
20.7 mi
00h 27m
To Arnold
20.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph S
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3116 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Drennen Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Drennen Parkway

  4. 4

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

    133 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13.5 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    872 ft · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    2339 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    723 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    19 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

    1911 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis

    2031 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 141: Arnold

    1143 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 141 South: Arnold

    134 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    893 ft · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    879 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Jeffco Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Jeffco Boulevard

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jeffco Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 South
19.6 mi · 47%
I 70 East
13.6 mi · 33%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.51 mi · 4%
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
0.94 mi · 2%
Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
0.92 mi · 2%
Officer Thomas G. Smith
0.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 270 South

Merge slight left

19 mi · 00h 24m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
31.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Creve Coeur
00h 27m from O'Fallon
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving O'Fallon and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Arnold.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Creve Coeur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.7 miles from O'Fallon and 20.7 miles from Arnold.

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

The direct path is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.51 one way or $11.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around O'Fallon and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Arnold.

Stop Ideas Near Creve Coeur

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

9 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

19 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

37 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

52 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between O'Fallon and Arnold. Straight-line distance: 31.37 mi (50.48 km).

O'Fallon

#1 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Arnold

City in Missouri

Population21,145
Coordinates38.4328300, -90.3776200
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: O'Fallon (-90.69985, 38.81061)
End: Arnold (-90.37762, 38.43283)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.53 L · about $5.51
Round trip
$11.01
2.92 gal · 11.06 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.51 $11.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.21 $12.42
Premium $4.65 $6.79 $13.59
Diesel $5.30 $7.74 $15.49

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between O'Fallon and Arnold. The current time is 05:15:43.

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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.