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

The driving distance from O'Fallon, MO to Lemay, MO is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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
39.72 mi
00h 55m
Flight
29.69 mi
47.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.69 mi
Kilometers
47.78 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.72 mi
Kilometers
63.93 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lemay
Wed, Jun 3, 9:41 PM CDT
Return by in O'Fallon
Wed, Jun 3, 10:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave O'Fallon
2026-06-03T20:45
Arrive Lemay
Wed, Jun 3, 9:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Creve Coeur
MO

City in St.

From O'Fallon
19.9 mi
00h 27m
To Lemay
19.9 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 Drennen Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Drennen Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

    133 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13.5 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    872 ft · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    2339 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    723 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    19 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

    1911 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis

    557 ft · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 55 North, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis

    797 ft · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 61, US 67

    1885 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lemay Ferry Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Lemay Ferry Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Paule Avenue

    1200 ft · 58 sec · Paule Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dammert Avenue

    69 m · 12 sec · Dammert Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Placid Avenue

    652 ft · 34 sec · Placid Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Rembold Avenue

    61 m · 9 sec · Rembold Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rembold Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 South
19.6 mi · 49%
I 70 East
13.6 mi · 34%
Lemay Ferry Road
3.49 mi · 9%
Drennen Parkway
0.88 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.59 mi · 1%
I 55
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 270 South

Merge slight left

19 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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
29.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Creve Coeur
00h 27m from O'Fallon
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving O'Fallon and Sunny near Lemay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Creve Coeur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from O'Fallon and 19.9 miles from Lemay.

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

The direct path is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.28 one way or $10.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Creve Coeur

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

9 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

19 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

37 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

52 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between O'Fallon and Lemay. Straight-line distance: 29.69 mi (47.78 km).

O'Fallon

#1 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Lemay

Census designated place

Population16,645
Coordinates38.5333900, -90.2792800
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: O'Fallon (-90.69985, 38.81061)
End: Lemay (-90.27928, 38.53339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.31 L · about $5.28
Round trip
$10.56
2.8 gal · 10.62 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.28 $10.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.95 $11.91
Premium $4.65 $6.52 $13.03
Diesel $5.30 $7.43 $14.85

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 · Jun 04, 2026

There is no time difference between O'Fallon and Lemay. The current time is 20:45:47.

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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.