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

The driving distance from O'Fallon, MO to Richland, MO is about 145 miles (233.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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
145.03 mi
02h 56m
Flight
113.47 mi
182.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.47 mi
Kilometers
182.61 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.03 mi
Kilometers
233.4 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 PM CDT
Return by in O'Fallon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave O'Fallon
2026-04-23T10:35
Arrive Richland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:36 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
Leasburg
MO

Village in Crawford County, Missouri

From O'Fallon
72.5 mi
01h 28m
To Richland
72.6 mi
01h 28m

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
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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 Richland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    102.4 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MO P, MO 7: Laquey, Richard

    1141 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    9 mi · 13 min

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 West
103 mi · 71%
MO 100 West
13.6 mi · 9%
North Eatherton Road
7.1 mi · 5%
South Main Street
7.03 mi · 5%
Avenue of the Saints
3.71 mi · 3%
Olive Street Road
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 44 West

Merge slight left

102 mi · 01h 50m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
113.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leasburg
01h 28m from O'Fallon
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving O'Fallon and Mostly Sunny near Richland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145 miles (233.4 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Leasburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from O'Fallon and 72.6 miles from Richland.

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

The direct path is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.31 one way or $38.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Leasburg

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

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

RAIL

Washington

58 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

69 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Jefferson City

93 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

95 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between O'Fallon and Richland. Straight-line distance: 113.47 mi (182.61 km).

O'Fallon

#1 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
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#2 Richland

City in Missouri parts of witch are in Camden, Laclede, and Pulaski Counties

Population1,800
Coordinates37.8569800, -92.4043400
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Start: O'Fallon (-90.69985, 38.81061)
End: Richland (-92.40434, 37.85698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.12 gal
19.37 L · about $19.31
Round trip
$38.62
10.24 gal · 38.74 L
Estimated CO2
45.5 kg one way
Round trip: 91 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.31 $38.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.78 $43.55
Premium $4.65 $23.83 $47.66
Diesel $5.30 $27.16 $54.31

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 Richland. The current time is 10:35:54.

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.