How far is O'Fallon, MO from Black Jack, MO?

The driving distance from O'Fallon, MO to Black Jack, MO is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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
27.53 mi
00h 38m
Flight
23.32 mi
37.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.32 mi
Kilometers
37.53 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.53 mi
Kilometers
44.3 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Black Jack
Tue, Apr 14, 11:01 PM CDT
Return by in O'Fallon
Tue, Apr 14, 11:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave O'Fallon
2026-04-14T22:23
Arrive Black Jack
Tue, Apr 14, 11:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:14 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

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
Saint Charles
MO

A city in St.

From O'Fallon
13.7 mi
00h 19m
To Black Jack
13.8 mi
00h 19m

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
85°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2556 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    988 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward AC: New Halls Ferry Road, Old Halls Ferry Road

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Pershall Road

    1677 ft · 55 sec · Pershall Road

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto New Halls Ferry Road

    1348 ft · 25 sec · New Halls Ferry Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Mehl Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Mehl Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Halls Ferry Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Old Halls Ferry Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Parker Road

    120 m · 8 sec · Parker Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parker Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
13.6 mi · 49%
I 270 North
9.88 mi · 36%
Drennen Parkway
0.88 mi · 3%
Old Halls Ferry Road
0.76 mi · 3%
Mehl Avenue
0.71 mi · 3%
South Main Street
0.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Merge slight left

13.5 mi · 00h 17m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
23.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Charles
00h 19m from O'Fallon
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Saint Charles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from O'Fallon and 13.8 miles from Black Jack.

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

The direct path is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 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 Black Jack.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Charles

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

23 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

30 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

33 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 Black Jack. Straight-line distance: 23.32 mi (37.53 km).

O'Fallon

#1 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Black Jack

#2 Black Jack

Suburb in northern St.

Population6,921
Coordinates38.7933800, -90.2673300
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: O'Fallon (-90.69985, 38.81061)
End: Black Jack (-90.26733, 38.79338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.68 L · about $3.66
Round trip
$7.32
1.94 gal · 7.36 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.66 $7.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.13 $8.25
Premium $4.65 $4.51 $9.03
Diesel $5.30 $5.14 $10.29

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 Black Jack. The current time is 22:23:51.

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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.