How far is O'Fallon, MO from Lake Saint Louis, MO?

The driving distance from O'Fallon, MO to Lake Saint Louis, MO is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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
6.51 mi
00h 11m
Flight
4.71 mi
7.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.71 mi
Kilometers
7.58 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.51 mi
Kilometers
10.48 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Saint Louis
Sun, Apr 19, 10:01 PM CDT
Return by in O'Fallon
Sun, Apr 19, 10:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave O'Fallon
2026-04-19T21:50
Arrive Lake Saint Louis
Sun, Apr 19, 10:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:06 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
Dardenne Prairie
MO

City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States

From O'Fallon
3.2 mi
00h 05m
To Lake Saint Louis
3.2 mi
00h 05m

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
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between O'Fallon and Lake Saint Louis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between O'Fallon and Lake Saint Louis.

  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

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Lake Saint Louis Boulevard

    878 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lake Saint Louis Boulevard

    132 m · 12 sec · Lake Saint Louis Boulevard

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Veterans Memorial Parkway

    26 m · 2 sec · Veterans Memorial Parkway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Memorial Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto De Loire Drive

    1517 ft · 1 min · De Loire Drive

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Savoy Drive

    2289 ft · 1 min · Savoy Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Savoy Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between O'Fallon and Lake Saint Louis.

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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
215.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
3.55 mi · 55%
Veterans Memorial Parkway
1.23 mi · 19%
South Main Street
0.64 mi · 10%
Savoy Drive
0.43 mi · 7%
De Loire Drive
0.29 mi · 4%
Lake Saint Louis Boulevard
0.25 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

3.46 mi · 00h 04m

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 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
4.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dardenne Prairie
00h 05m from O'Fallon
Leave By
8:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving O'Fallon and Sunny near Lake Saint Louis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from O'Fallon to Lake Saint Louis?

The road trip is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?

Dardenne Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from O'Fallon and 3.2 miles from Lake Saint Louis.

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

The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.87 one way or $1.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around O'Fallon and Sunny near Lake Saint Louis.

Stop Ideas Near Dardenne Prairie

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 Dardenne Prairie and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 2.4 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 2.7 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
Swingley Ridge @ Chesterfield City Hall SB
Nearby stop 13.9 mi away

Swingley Ridge @ Chesterfield City Hall SB

Chesterfield , MO
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dardenne Prairie.

RAIL

Washington

34 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

35 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

48 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

54 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between O'Fallon and Lake Saint Louis. Straight-line distance: 4.71 mi (7.58 km).

O'Fallon

#1 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Lake Saint Louis

#2 Lake Saint Louis

City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States

Population17,186
Coordinates38.7975500, -90.7856800
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: O'Fallon (-90.69985, 38.81061)
End: Lake Saint Louis (-90.78568, 38.79755)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.23 gal
0.87 L · about $0.87
Round trip
$1.73
0.46 gal · 1.74 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.1 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.87 $1.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.98 $1.96
Premium $4.65 $1.07 $2.14
Diesel $5.30 $1.22 $2.44

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between O'Fallon and Lake Saint Louis. The current time is 21:50:07.

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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.