How far is O'Fallon, MO from Ash Grove, MO?

The driving distance from O'Fallon, MO to Ash Grove, MO is about 227 miles (365.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.9 miles (302.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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
226.98 mi
04h 26m
Flight
187.9 mi
302.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.9 mi
Kilometers
302.39 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.98 mi
Kilometers
365.29 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ash Grove
Sun, Apr 12, 9:43 AM CDT
Return by in O'Fallon
Sun, Apr 12, 2:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave O'Fallon
2026-04-12T05:16
Arrive Ash Grove
Sun, Apr 12, 9:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 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
8:06 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
Newburg
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From O'Fallon
113.4 mi
02h 13m
To Ash Grove
113.6 mi
02h 13m

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
75°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    177.4 mi · 3 hr 12 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 160: West Bypass, Willard

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout

    1 km · 55 sec

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Olympian Boulevard

    40 m · 4 sec · Olympian Boulevard

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Olympian Boulevard

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Olympian Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Calhoun Avenue

    1055 ft · 31 sec · Calhoun Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    30 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
19
3 merges, 16 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 West
178 mi · 78%
MO 100 West
13.6 mi · 6%
Olympian Boulevard
10.2 mi · 4%
North Eatherton Road
7.1 mi · 3%
South Main Street
7.03 mi · 3%
Avenue of the Saints
3.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 44 West

Merge slight left

177 mi · 03h 12m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.1 mi
187.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newburg
02h 13m from O'Fallon
Leave By
8:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving O'Fallon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ash Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 227 miles (365.3 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?

Newburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.4 miles from O'Fallon and 113.6 miles from Ash Grove.

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

The direct path is about 187.9 miles (302.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 8:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.21 one way or $60.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around O'Fallon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ash Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Newburg

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

78 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

97 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

106 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between O'Fallon and Ash Grove. Straight-line distance: 187.9 mi (302.39 km).

O'Fallon

#1 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Ash Grove

#2 Ash Grove

City in Missouri

Population1,443
Coordinates37.3153300, -93.5852000
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Start: O'Fallon (-90.69985, 38.81061)
End: Ash Grove (-93.5852, 37.31533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 365 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.01 gal
30.32 L · about $30.21
Round trip
$60.41
16.02 gal · 60.64 L
Estimated CO2
71.2 kg one way
Round trip: 142.4 kg / 314 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.21 $60.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.07 $68.13
Premium $4.65 $37.28 $74.56
Diesel $5.30 $42.49 $84.97

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 Ash Grove. The current time is 05:16:26.

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.