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

The driving distance from O'Fallon, MO to Gerald, MO is about 59.7 miles (96 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
59.66 mi
01h 25m
Flight
44.34 mi
71.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.34 mi
Kilometers
71.36 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.66 mi
Kilometers
96.01 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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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 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gerald
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 PM CDT
Return by in O'Fallon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 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 Gerald
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Washington
MO

City in Franklin County, Missouri

From O'Fallon
29.8 mi
00h 42m
To Gerald
29.8 mi
00h 42m

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
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MO Z

    812 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Church Street

    74 m · 11 sec · South Church Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto South Church Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Church Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    4.9 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    11.1 mi · 17 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    19.8 mi · 24 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    552 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Church Street
11.6 mi · 19%
I 70 West
8.07 mi · 14%
South Main Street
0.64 mi · 1%
MO Z
0.15 mi
West Terra Lane
0.11 mi
Main Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

19.8 mi · 00h 24m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
44.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
00h 42m from O'Fallon
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving O'Fallon and Mostly Sunny near Gerald.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.7 miles (96 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from O'Fallon and 29.8 miles from Gerald.

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

The direct path is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.96 one way or $15.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Washington

301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

40 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Kirkwood

53 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

70 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between O'Fallon and Gerald. Straight-line distance: 44.34 mi (71.36 km).

O'Fallon

#1 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
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#2 Gerald

City in Missouri, United States

Population1,327
Coordinates38.3997700, -91.3307100
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: O'Fallon (-90.69985, 38.81061)
End: Gerald (-91.33071, 38.39977)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
7.97 L · about $7.96
Round trip
$15.91
4.22 gal · 15.94 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.96 $15.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.97 $17.95
Premium $4.65 $9.82 $19.64
Diesel $5.30 $11.19 $22.38

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between O'Fallon and Gerald. The current time is 12:03:38.

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.