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

The driving distance from O'Fallon, MO to Belle, MO is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66 miles (106.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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
84.14 mi
01h 59m
Flight
66 mi
106.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66 mi
Kilometers
106.21 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.14 mi
Kilometers
135.41 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belle
Tue, Apr 14, 10:54 PM CDT
Return by in O'Fallon
Wed, Apr 15, 12:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave O'Fallon
2026-04-14T20:55
Arrive Belle
Tue, Apr 14, 10:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:30 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
Union
MO

City in and county seat of Franklin County, Missouri, United States

From O'Fallon
42.1 mi
00h 59m
To Belle
42.1 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 I 70 East

    10 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto South Main Street

    87 m · 11 sec · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Terra Lane

    576 ft · 12 sec · West Terra Lane

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West

    146 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MO Z

    812 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Church Street

    74 m · 11 sec · South Church Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto South Church Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Church Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    4.9 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    11.1 mi · 17 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    24.9 mi · 30 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    19.4 mi · 29 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    71 m · 12 sec · 5th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Alvarado Avenue

    104 m · 6 sec · South Alvarado Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right

    42 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Church Street
11.6 mi · 14%
I 70 West
8.07 mi · 10%
South Main Street
0.64 mi · 1%
MO Z
0.15 mi
West Terra Lane
0.11 mi
South Alvarado Avenue
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

24.9 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
66 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union
00h 59m from O'Fallon
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving O'Fallon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Belle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from O'Fallon and 42.1 miles from Belle.

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

The direct path is about 66 miles (106.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around O'Fallon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Belle.

Stop Ideas Near Union

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

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

RAIL

Washington

12 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

47 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Kirkwood

54 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

72 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between O'Fallon and Belle. Straight-line distance: 66 mi (106.21 km).

O'Fallon

#1 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Belle

City in Missouri, United States

Population1,489
Coordinates38.2858800, -91.7204400
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Start: O'Fallon (-90.69985, 38.81061)
End: Belle (-91.72044, 38.28588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.24 L · about $11.20
Round trip
$22.40
5.94 gal · 22.48 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.20 $22.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.63 $25.26
Premium $4.65 $13.82 $27.64
Diesel $5.30 $15.75 $31.51

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between O'Fallon and Belle. The current time is 20:55:04.

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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.