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

The driving distance from O'Fallon, MO to Wardsville, MO is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.67 mi
02h 08m
Flight
82.61 mi
132.95 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from O'Fallon.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.61 mi
Kilometers
132.95 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.67 mi
Kilometers
173.28 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wardsville
Sun, May 3, 7:44 AM CDT
Return by in O'Fallon
Sun, May 3, 9:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave O'Fallon
2026-05-03T05:36
Arrive Wardsville
Sun, May 3, 7:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
Montgomery City
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From O'Fallon
53.7 mi
01h 04m
To Wardsville
53.9 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.9 mi · 36 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MO C

    946 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southwest Boulevard

    136 m · 15 sec · Southwest Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Ellis Boulevard

    970 ft · 29 sec · Ellis Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lorenzo Green Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lorenzo Green Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    59 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    104 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
69.5 mi · 65%
Lorenzo Green Drive
1.29 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.64 mi · 1%
US 54
0.23 mi
Ellis Boulevard
0.18 mi
MO C
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

69.4 mi · 01h 20m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
82.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery City
01h 04m from O'Fallon
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving O'Fallon and Clear near Wardsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Montgomery City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from O'Fallon and 53.9 miles from Wardsville.

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

The direct path is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.33 one way or $28.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around O'Fallon and Clear near Wardsville.

Stop Ideas Near Montgomery City

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

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

RAIL

Hermann

31 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

63 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

73 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

105 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between O'Fallon and Wardsville. Straight-line distance: 82.61 mi (132.95 km).

O'Fallon

#1 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Wardsville

Human settlement in Cole County, Missouri, United States of America

Population1,570
Coordinates38.4889200, -92.1743500
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: O'Fallon (-90.69985, 38.81061)
End: Wardsville (-92.17435, 38.48892)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.8 gal
14.38 L · about $14.33
Round trip
$28.66
7.6 gal · 28.76 L
Estimated CO2
33.8 kg one way
Round trip: 67.5 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.33 $28.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.16 $32.32
Premium $4.65 $17.69 $35.37
Diesel $5.30 $20.16 $40.31

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between O'Fallon and Wardsville. The current time is 05:36:16.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.