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

The driving distance from O'Fallon, MO to Ballwin, MO is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.31 mi
00h 37m
Flight
17.04 mi
27.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.04 mi
Kilometers
27.43 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.31 mi
Kilometers
35.9 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ballwin
Thu, Apr 16, 6:41 PM CDT
Return by in O'Fallon
Thu, Apr 16, 7:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave O'Fallon
2026-04-16T18:04
Arrive Ballwin
Thu, Apr 16, 6:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in O'Fallon
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Weldon Spring Heights
MO

Village in the United States

From O'Fallon
11.2 mi
00h 18m
To Ballwin
11.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.4 mi · 12 min · Avenue of the Saints

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 340: Olive Boulevard, Clarkson Road

    2173 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto MO 340

    56 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Clarkson Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Clarkson Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Baxter Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Baxter Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Holloway Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Holloway Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    67 m · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    67 m · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
9.4 mi · 42%
South Main Street
7.03 mi · 31%
Baxter Road
2.93 mi · 13%
Holloway Road
1.2 mi · 5%
Clarkson Road
0.94 mi · 4%
MO 340
0.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

9.4 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
17 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weldon Spring Heights
00h 18m from O'Fallon
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving O'Fallon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ballwin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Weldon Spring Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from O'Fallon and 11.2 miles from Ballwin.

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

The direct path is about 17 miles (27.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Weldon Spring Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Weldon Spring Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 8.2 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of O'Fallon
Meeting point 9.4 mi away

City of O'Fallon

O'Fallon , MO
100 N Main St, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Rating 3.3/5 22 reviews City Hall,Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weldon Spring Heights.

RAIL

Kirkwood

28 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Washington

32 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

43 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

53 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between O'Fallon and Ballwin. Straight-line distance: 17.04 mi (27.43 km).

O'Fallon

#1 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Ballwin

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

Population30,094
Coordinates38.5950500, -90.5462300
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: O'Fallon (-90.69985, 38.81061)
End: Ballwin (-90.54623, 38.59505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
2.98 L · about $2.98
Round trip
$5.96
1.58 gal · 5.96 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.98 $5.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.36 $6.72
Premium $4.65 $3.68 $7.35
Diesel $5.30 $4.19 $8.38

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between O'Fallon and Ballwin. The current time is 18:04:36.

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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.