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

The driving distance from O'Fallon, MO to Eldon, MO is about 130.4 miles (209.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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
130.44 mi
02h 33m
Flight
106.53 mi
171.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.53 mi
Kilometers
171.45 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.44 mi
Kilometers
209.93 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eldon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 PM CDT
Return by in O'Fallon
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave O'Fallon
2026-04-23T12:03
Arrive Eldon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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
Kingdom City
MO

Human settlement in Callaway County, Missouri, United States of America

From O'Fallon
65.1 mi
01h 16m
To Eldon
65.3 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    69.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton

    1196 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    57.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54 Business: Eldon

    1727 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3218 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East North Street

    2078 ft · 1 min · East North Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Aurora Street

    781 ft · 36 sec · South Aurora Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    26 m · 4 sec · West 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
69.5 mi · 53%
US 54 Business
0.94 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.64 mi
East North Street
0.39 mi
US 54
0.23 mi
South Aurora Street
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

69.4 mi · 01h 20m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
106.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingdom City
01h 16m from O'Fallon
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving O'Fallon and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eldon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.4 miles (209.9 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Kingdom City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from O'Fallon and 65.3 miles from Eldon.

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

The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.35 one way or $34.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around O'Fallon and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eldon.

Stop Ideas Near Kingdom City

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

46 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

52 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

91 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Sedalia

115 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between O'Fallon and Eldon. Straight-line distance: 106.53 mi (171.45 km).

O'Fallon

#1 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Eldon

City in Missouri

Population4,746
Coordinates38.3483600, -92.5815800
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: O'Fallon (-90.69985, 38.81061)
End: Eldon (-92.58158, 38.34836)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.42 L · about $17.35
Round trip
$34.69
9.2 gal · 34.84 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.35 $34.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.56 $39.13
Premium $4.65 $21.41 $42.82
Diesel $5.30 $24.40 $48.80

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

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There is no time difference between O'Fallon and Eldon. The current time is 12:03:20.

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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.