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

The driving distance from O'Fallon, MO to Macon, MO is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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
147.21 mi
02h 52m
Flight
114.6 mi
184.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.6 mi
Kilometers
184.43 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.21 mi
Kilometers
236.91 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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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 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Sat, May 2, 4:55 PM CDT
Return by in O'Fallon
Sat, May 2, 7:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave O'Fallon
2026-05-02T14:02
Arrive Macon
Sat, May 2, 4:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:44 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
Kingdom City
MO

Human settlement in Callaway County, Missouri, United States of America

From O'Fallon
73.6 mi
01h 26m
To Macon
73.7 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    88.4 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly

    1058 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto US 63 North: Moberly

    53 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    55.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Rollins Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Rollins Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Washington Street

    47 m · 11 sec · East Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Walker Street

    48 m · 7 sec · Walker Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walker Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
88.5 mi · 60%
US 63 North
56.3 mi · 38%
South Rollins Street
1.35 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.64 mi
US 63
0.2 mi
West Terra Lane
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

88.4 mi · 01h 45m

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
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
114.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingdom City
01h 26m from O'Fallon
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving O'Fallon and Mostly Sunny near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Kingdom City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from O'Fallon and 73.7 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.57 one way or $39.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kingdom City

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

46 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

52 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

91 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Sedalia

115 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between O'Fallon and Macon. Straight-line distance: 114.6 mi (184.43 km).

O'Fallon

#1 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Macon

City in Missouri, United States of America

Population5,341
Coordinates39.7422600, -92.4726900
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: O'Fallon (-90.69985, 38.81061)
End: Macon (-92.47269, 39.74226)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.19 gal
19.66 L · about $19.57
Round trip
$39.14
10.38 gal · 39.32 L
Estimated CO2
46.1 kg one way
Round trip: 92.2 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.57 $39.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.07 $44.15
Premium $4.65 $24.15 $48.31
Diesel $5.30 $27.53 $55.06

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between O'Fallon and Macon. The current time is 14:02:30.

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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.