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

The driving distance from O'Fallon, MO to Canton, MO is about 119 miles (191.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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
118.97 mi
02h 27m
Flight
101.05 mi
162.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.05 mi
Kilometers
162.62 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.97 mi
Kilometers
191.46 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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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 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Canton
Sat, May 2, 12:40 AM CDT
Return by in O'Fallon
Sat, May 2, 3:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave O'Fallon
2026-05-01T22:12
Arrive Canton
Sat, May 2, 12:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:36 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
Bowling Green
MO

City in Missouri

From O'Fallon
59.5 mi
01h 13m
To Canton
59.5 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph N
Destination
59°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    73.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Avenue of the Saints

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    76 m · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Paris Gravel Road

    2645 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 422

    85 m · 9 sec · County Road 422

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Veterans Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Veterans Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Avenue of the Saints

    17 mi · 20 min · Avenue of the Saints

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Avenue of the Saints

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Avenue of the Saints

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1156 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1807 ft · 36 sec · Oak Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South Monticello Road

    1851 ft · 37 sec · South Monticello Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
104 mi · 87%
I 70 West
7.01 mi · 6%
Veterans Road
3.19 mi · 3%
Washington Street
0.76 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.64 mi · 1%
Paris Gravel Road
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

73.3 mi · 01h 27m

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
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
101 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowling Green
01h 13m from O'Fallon
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving O'Fallon and Mostly Sunny near Canton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119 miles (191.5 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Bowling Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from O'Fallon and 59.5 miles from Canton.

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

The direct path is about 101 miles (162.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.84 one way or $31.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around O'Fallon and Mostly Sunny near Canton.

Stop Ideas Near Bowling Green

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

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

RAIL

Quincy

70 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane
RAIL

Hermann

73 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

88 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

104 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between O'Fallon and Canton. Straight-line distance: 101.05 mi (162.62 km).

O'Fallon

#1 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Canton

City in Lewis County, Missouri, United States

Population2,314
Coordinates40.1295000, -91.5185200
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: O'Fallon (-90.69985, 38.81061)
End: Canton (-91.51852, 40.1295)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.2 gal
15.89 L · about $15.84
Round trip
$31.68
8.4 gal · 31.78 L
Estimated CO2
37.3 kg one way
Round trip: 74.7 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.84 $31.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.86 $35.73
Premium $4.65 $19.55 $39.09
Diesel $5.30 $22.28 $44.55

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between O'Fallon and Canton. The current time is 22:12:33.

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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.