How far is O'Fallon, MO from Saint Charles, MO?

The driving distance from O'Fallon, MO to Saint Charles, MO is about 15.5 miles (25 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.53 mi
00h 19m
Flight
11.92 mi
19.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.92 mi
Kilometers
19.18 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.53 mi
Kilometers
24.99 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Charles
Fri, Apr 24, 1:09 AM CDT
Return by in O'Fallon
Fri, Apr 24, 1:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave O'Fallon
2026-04-24T00:49
Arrive Saint Charles
Fri, Apr 24, 1:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in O'Fallon
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Saint Peters
MO

The most populous city in St.

From O'Fallon
6.6 mi
00h 09m
To Saint Charles
8.9 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.4 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Business, MO 94: First Capitol Drive, Lewis and Clark Trail

    653 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 Business, MO 94 East: First Capitol Drive, Lindenwood University, SSM Health Saint Joseph Hospital

    596 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto First Capitol Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · First Capitol Drive

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto MO 94

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Second Street

    1551 ft · 57 sec · South Second Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Second Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
9.45 mi · 61%
First Capitol Drive
0.93 mi · 6%
Drennen Parkway
0.88 mi · 6%
MO 94
0.87 mi · 6%
South Main Street
0.59 mi · 4%
South Second Street
0.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Merge slight left

9.37 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
11.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Peters
00h 09m from O'Fallon
Leave By
7:50 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving O'Fallon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Charles.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.5 miles (25 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Peters is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from O'Fallon and 8.9 miles from Saint Charles.

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

The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.07 one way or $4.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around O'Fallon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Charles.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Peters

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Saint Peters and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Florissant
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

City of Florissant

Florissant , MO
955 St Francois St, Florissant, MO 63031
Rating 2.7/5 24 reviews City Hall,Government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Peters.

RAIL

Kirkwood

31 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

41 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

43 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

44 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between O'Fallon and Saint Charles. Straight-line distance: 11.92 mi (19.18 km).

O'Fallon

#1 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Saint Charles

#2 Saint Charles

A city in St.

Population71,761
Coordinates38.7839400, -90.4812300
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: (-90.699849, 38.810674)
End: North Second Street (-90.481269, 38.783952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.07 L · about $2.07
Round trip
$4.15
1.1 gal · 4.14 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.07 $4.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.34 $4.68
Premium $4.65 $2.56 $5.12
Diesel $5.30 $2.92 $5.83

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between O'Fallon and Saint Charles. The current time is 00:49:44.

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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.