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

The driving distance from O'Fallon, MO to Noel, MO is about 314.2 miles (505.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259.5 miles (417.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
314.23 mi
06h 01m
Flight
259.46 mi
417.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.46 mi
Kilometers
417.56 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.23 mi
Kilometers
505.71 km
Drive Time
06h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Noel
Thu, Apr 23, 6:05 PM CDT
Return by in O'Fallon
Fri, Apr 24, 12:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave O'Fallon
2026-04-23T12:03
Arrive Noel
Thu, Apr 23, 6:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:02 PM to 1:32 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in O'Fallon
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lebanon
MO

City in Laclede County, Missouri, United States

From O'Fallon
157 mi
03h 00m
To Noel
157.2 mi
03h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    240.9 mi · 4 hr 20 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South, US 71 South, MO 249 North: Neosho, Fort Smith

    1447 ft · 25 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 71 South: Neosho, Fort Smith

    24.1 mi · 26 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 59, US 71 Business: Goodman, Anderson

    1415 ft · 31 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North State Highway 59

    1 km · 56 sec · North State Highway 59

  26. 26

    Continue on Marshall Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Marshall Street

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 59

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 59

  28. 28

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto North Cliffside Drive

    5 mi · 7 min · North Cliffside Drive

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Cliffside Drive

    1692 ft · 35 sec · North Cliffside Drive

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1197 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Railroad Street

    70 m · 10 sec · Railroad Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
33 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 West
241 mi · 77%
I 49 South
24.3 mi · 8%
MO 100 West
13.6 mi · 4%
North Eatherton Road
7.1 mi · 2%
South Main Street
7.03 mi · 2%
North Cliffside Drive
5.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 44 West

Merge slight left

241 mi · 04h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.7 mi
259.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
03h 00m from O'Fallon
Leave By
11:56 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving O'Fallon and Mostly Cloudy near Noel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 314.2 miles (505.7 km) and usually takes 06h 01m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157 miles from O'Fallon and 157.2 miles from Noel.

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

The direct path is about 259.5 miles (417.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.82 one way or $83.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

109 mi away
101 Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between O'Fallon and Noel. Straight-line distance: 259.46 mi (417.56 km).

O'Fallon

#1 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Noel

City in Missouri, United States

Population1,808
Coordinates36.5456300, -94.4852200
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: O'Fallon (-90.69985, 38.81061)
End: Noel (-94.48522, 36.54563)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 506 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.09 gal
41.97 L · about $41.82
Round trip
$83.64
22.18 gal · 83.94 L
Estimated CO2
98.6 kg one way
Round trip: 197.1 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.82 $83.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.17 $94.33
Premium $4.65 $51.61 $103.23
Diesel $5.30 $58.82 $117.64

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between O'Fallon and Noel. The current time is 12:03:34.

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.