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

The driving distance from O'Fallon, MO to Houston, MO is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
149.19 mi
03h 06m
Flight
123.24 mi
198.33 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.24 mi
Kilometers
198.33 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.19 mi
Kilometers
240.1 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Houston
Sun, May 31, 9:10 AM CDT
Return by in O'Fallon
Sun, May 31, 12:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave O'Fallon
2026-05-31T06:04
Arrive Houston
Sun, May 31, 9:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in O'Fallon
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Leasburg
MO

Village in Crawford County, Missouri

From O'Fallon
74.6 mi
01h 33m
To Houston
74.6 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.3 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, US 50 West: St. Clair

    1157 ft · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MO E: Rolla

    910 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Tim Bradley Way

    90 m · 6 sec · Tim Bradley Way

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Tim Bradley Way

    2010 ft · 49 sec · Tim Bradley Way

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto North Bishop Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on North Bishop Avenue

    44 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on North Bishop Avenue

    47.3 mi · 59 min · North Bishop Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1397 ft · 45 sec · East Walnut Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    686 ft · 32 sec · North 2nd Street

  29. 29

    Turn right

    54 m · 8 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
3 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 West
67.6 mi · 45%
North Bishop Avenue
47.4 mi · 32%
MO 100 West
13.6 mi · 9%
North Eatherton Road
7.1 mi · 5%
South Main Street
7.03 mi · 5%
Avenue of the Saints
3.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 44 West

Merge slight left

67.3 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
123.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leasburg
01h 33m from O'Fallon
Leave By
10:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving O'Fallon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Leasburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from O'Fallon and 74.6 miles from Houston.

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

The direct path is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.84 one way or $39.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around O'Fallon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Houston.

Stop Ideas Near Leasburg

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

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

RAIL

Washington

58 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

69 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Jefferson City

93 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

95 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between O'Fallon and Houston. Straight-line distance: 123.24 mi (198.33 km).

O'Fallon

#1 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Houston

City in Missouri, United States

Population2,085
Coordinates37.3261600, -91.9559900
Altitude355
CountryUnited States
Start: O'Fallon (-90.69985, 38.81061)
End: Houston (-91.95599, 37.32616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.26 gal
19.93 L · about $19.84
Round trip
$39.67
10.52 gal · 39.86 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.5 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.84 $39.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.37 $44.74
Premium $4.65 $24.48 $48.96
Diesel $5.30 $27.90 $55.80

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between O'Fallon and Houston. The current time is 06:04:04.

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.