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

The driving distance from O'Fallon, MO to Charlack, MO is about 23.6 miles (38 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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
23.62 mi
00h 31m
Flight
20.6 mi
33.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.6 mi
Kilometers
33.16 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.62 mi
Kilometers
38.02 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Charlack
Sun, Apr 19, 6:21 AM CDT
Return by in O'Fallon
Sun, Apr 19, 6:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave O'Fallon
2026-04-19T05:50
Arrive Charlack
Sun, Apr 19, 6:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:28 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
11.8 mi
00h 15m
To Charlack
11.8 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph W
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.8 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 170 South: Clayton

    1906 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Inner Belt Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Inner Belt Expressway

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Inner Belt Expressway

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
19.9 mi · 84%
Inner Belt Expressway
1.91 mi · 8%
Drennen Parkway
0.88 mi · 4%
South Main Street
0.59 mi · 2%
I 170 South
0.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Merge slight left

19.8 mi · 00h 25m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Charles
00h 15m from O'Fallon
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving O'Fallon and Sunny near Charlack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.6 miles (38 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 11.8 miles from O'Fallon and 11.8 miles from Charlack.

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

The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around O'Fallon and Sunny near Charlack.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Charles

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 Saint Charles and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Jennings City Hall
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

Jennings City Hall

Jennings , MO
2120 Hord Ave, Jennings, MO 63136
Rating 4.3/5 26 reviews City Hall
Ferguson Finance Director
Nearby stop 10.8 mi away

Ferguson Finance Director

Ferguson , MO
110 Church St, Ferguson, MO 63135
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

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 Charlack. Straight-line distance: 20.6 mi (33.16 km).

O'Fallon

#1 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Charlack

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

Population1,353
Coordinates38.7025500, -90.3434500
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: O'Fallon (-90.69985, 38.81061)
End: Charlack (-90.34345, 38.70255)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.16 L · about $3.13
Round trip
$6.26
1.66 gal · 6.32 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.13 $6.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.53 $7.06
Premium $4.65 $3.86 $7.73
Diesel $5.30 $4.40 $8.80

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between O'Fallon and Charlack. The current time is 05:50:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.