How far is O'Fallon, MO from Terre Haute, MO?

The driving distance from O'Fallon, MO to Terre Haute, MO is about 237.3 miles (381.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
237.29 mi
04h 57m
Flight
175.64 mi
282.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.64 mi
Kilometers
282.67 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.29 mi
Kilometers
381.88 km
Drive Time
04h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terre Haute
Fri, Nov 6, 8:16 PM CST
Return by in O'Fallon
Sat, Nov 7, 1:14 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave O'Fallon
2026-11-06T15:19
Arrive Terre Haute
Fri, Nov 6, 8:16 PM CST
Route Timing
04h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:04 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in O'Fallon
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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
Shelbina
MO

City in Shelby County, Missouri

From O'Fallon
118.6 mi
02h 28m
To Terre Haute
118.7 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Drizzle

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM CST
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Patchy Drizzle

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM CST
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Hannibal

    2234 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    73.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Avenue of the Saints

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    76 m · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Paris Gravel Road

    2645 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 422

    85 m · 9 sec · County Road 422

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Veterans Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Monroe City

    1226 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto V.F.W. Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    52.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Macon, Kirksville

    1054 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Missouri Street

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min · North Missouri Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    37.2 mi · 55 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Turn right

    50 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
73.3 mi · 31%
North Missouri Street
54.4 mi · 23%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
52.9 mi · 22%
I 70 West
7.01 mi · 3%
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.84 mi · 2%
Veterans Road
2.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

73.3 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.6 mi
175.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelbina
02h 28m from O'Fallon
Leave By
7:04 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Drizzle leaving O'Fallon and Patchy Drizzle near Terre Haute.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 237.3 miles (381.9 km) and usually takes 04h 57m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Shelbina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.6 miles from O'Fallon and 118.7 miles from Terre Haute.

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

The direct path is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.59 one way or $63.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Drizzle around O'Fallon and Patchy Drizzle near Terre Haute.

Stop Ideas Near Shelbina

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

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

RAIL

La Plata

53 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.
RAIL

Quincy

65 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between O'Fallon and Terre Haute. Straight-line distance: 175.64 mi (282.67 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 Terre Haute

Terre Haute is a place in Missouri, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.4394600, -93.2341000
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: O'Fallon (-90.69985, 38.81061)
End: Terre Haute (-93.2341, 40.43946)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.37 gal
31.7 L · about $31.59
Round trip
$63.18
16.74 gal · 63.4 L
Estimated CO2
74.4 kg one way
Round trip: 148.8 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.59 $63.18
Mid-grade $4.15 $34.72 $69.44
Premium $4.51 $37.77 $75.55
Diesel $6.00 $50.19 $100.37

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between O'Fallon and Terre Haute. The current time is 15:19:27.

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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.