How far is O'Fallon, MO from Bowling Green, MO?

The driving distance from O'Fallon, MO to Bowling Green, MO is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
54.2 mi
01h 07m
Flight
45.32 mi
72.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.32 mi
Kilometers
72.93 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.2 mi
Kilometers
87.23 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowling Green
Tue, May 12, 10:28 PM CDT
Return by in O'Fallon
Tue, May 12, 11:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave O'Fallon
2026-05-12T21:20
Arrive Bowling Green
Tue, May 12, 10:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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
Davis
MO

Unincorporated community in Missouri

From O'Fallon
27.1 mi
00h 33m
To Bowling Green
27.1 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Hannibal

    2234 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    44.2 mi · 53 min · Avenue of the Saints

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1215 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1602 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    38 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    1 km · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Court Street

    7 m · 1 sec · South Court Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto South Court Street

    3066 ft · 1 min · South Court Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    13 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    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 Bowling Green.

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
45.1 mi · 83%
I 70 West
7.01 mi · 13%
South Main Street
0.64 mi · 1%
South Court Street
0.58 mi · 1%
US 61 North
0.42 mi · 1%
West Terra Lane
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

44.2 mi · 00h 53m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
45.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Davis
00h 33m from O'Fallon
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving O'Fallon and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bowling Green.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Davis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from O'Fallon and 27.1 miles from Bowling Green.

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

The direct path is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.20 one way or $14.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around O'Fallon and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bowling Green.

Stop Ideas Near Davis

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

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

RAIL

Hermann

53 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

55 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

75 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Alton

78 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between O'Fallon and Bowling Green. Straight-line distance: 45.32 mi (72.93 km).

O'Fallon

#1 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Bowling Green

#2 Bowling Green

City in Missouri

Population4,759
Coordinates39.3419900, -91.1951400
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Start: O'Fallon (-90.69985, 38.81061)
End: Bowling Green (-91.19514, 39.34199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.24 L · about $7.20
Round trip
$14.41
3.82 gal · 14.48 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.20 $14.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.12 $16.25
Premium $4.65 $8.89 $17.78
Diesel $5.30 $10.13 $20.26

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between O'Fallon and Bowling Green. The current time is 21:20:35.

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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.