How far is O'Fallon, MO from Osage Beach, MO?

The driving distance from O'Fallon, MO to Osage Beach, MO is about 147.9 miles (238 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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
147.92 mi
02h 50m
Flight
115.65 mi
186.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.65 mi
Kilometers
186.12 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.92 mi
Kilometers
238.05 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Osage Beach
Mon, May 25, 3:43 PM CDT
Return by in O'Fallon
Mon, May 25, 6:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave O'Fallon
2026-05-25T12:52
Arrive Osage Beach
Mon, May 25, 3:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:48 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
Fulton
MO

City in and county seat of Callaway County, Missouri

From O'Fallon
73.9 mi
01h 25m
To Osage Beach
74 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph E
Destination
83°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    69.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton

    1196 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54 Business

    819 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Jeffries Road

    1082 ft · 25 sec · Jeffries Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Osage Beach Parkway

    1043 ft · 26 sec · Osage Beach Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Winn Road

    58 m · 9 sec · Winn Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    39 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
69.5 mi · 47%
South Main Street
0.64 mi
US 54
0.23 mi
Jeffries Road
0.21 mi
Osage Beach Parkway
0.2 mi
US 54 Business
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

76.8 mi · 01h 26m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
115.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fulton
01h 25m from O'Fallon
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving O'Fallon and Sunny near Osage Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147.9 miles (238 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Fulton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from O'Fallon and 74 miles from Osage Beach.

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

The direct path is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.68 one way or $39.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fulton

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

35 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

47 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

87 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between O'Fallon and Osage Beach. Straight-line distance: 115.65 mi (186.12 km).

O'Fallon

#1 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Osage Beach

#2 Osage Beach

City in Camden and Miller counties in the U.

Population4,677
Coordinates38.1295600, -92.6527700
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: O'Fallon (-90.69985, 38.81061)
End: Osage Beach (-92.65277, 38.12956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
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
5.22 gal
19.76 L · about $19.68
Round trip
$39.37
10.44 gal · 39.52 L
Estimated CO2
46.4 kg one way
Round trip: 92.8 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.68 $39.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.20 $44.40
Premium $4.65 $24.29 $48.59
Diesel $5.30 $27.69 $55.37

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between O'Fallon and Osage Beach. The current time is 12:52:34.

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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.