How far is O'Fallon, MO from Gray Summit, MO?

The driving distance from O'Fallon, MO to Gray Summit, MO is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
32.76 mi
00h 51m
Flight
23.05 mi
37.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.05 mi
Kilometers
37.09 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.76 mi
Kilometers
52.72 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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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 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gray Summit
Sat, May 23, 2:57 AM CDT
Return by in O'Fallon
Sat, May 23, 3:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave O'Fallon
2026-05-23T02:05
Arrive Gray Summit
Sat, May 23, 2:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Wildwood
MO

City in New Jersey

From O'Fallon
16.4 mi
00h 25m
To Gray Summit
16.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South

    1523 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Avenue of the Saints

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Chesterfield Airport Road

    2700 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Chesterfield Airport Road

    110 m · 7 sec · Chesterfield Airport Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Olive Street Road

    64 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Olive Street Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Eatherton Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North Eatherton Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    21 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    2098 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 100 West: Gray Summit

    23 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 100 West: Gray Summit

    1202 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 18 min

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MO 100 West
13.1 mi · 40%
North Eatherton Road
7.1 mi · 22%
South Main Street
7.03 mi · 21%
Avenue of the Saints
3.71 mi · 11%
Olive Street Road
0.96 mi · 3%
Chesterfield Airport Road
0.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MO 100 West

Merge slight left

12.8 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
23.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wildwood
00h 25m from O'Fallon
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving O'Fallon and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gray Summit.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Wildwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from O'Fallon and 16.4 miles from Gray Summit.

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

The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wildwood

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 Wildwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of O'Fallon
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

City of O'Fallon

O'Fallon , MO
100 N Main St, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Rating 3.3/5 22 reviews City Hall,Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wildwood.

RAIL

Kirkwood

22 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Washington

30 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

40 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

58 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between O'Fallon and Gray Summit. Straight-line distance: 23.05 mi (37.09 km).

O'Fallon

#1 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Gray Summit

#2 Gray Summit

Census designated place

Population2,701
Coordinates38.4897800, -90.8168000
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: O'Fallon (-90.69985, 38.81061)
End: Gray Summit (-90.8168, 38.48978)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.38 L · about $4.37
Round trip
$8.75
2.32 gal · 8.76 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.37 $8.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.93 $9.87
Premium $4.65 $5.40 $10.80
Diesel $5.30 $6.15 $12.31

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between O'Fallon and Gray Summit. The current time is 02:05:51.

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.