How far is O'Fallon, MO from Wellston, MO?
The driving distance from O'Fallon, MO to Wellston, MO is about 27 miles (43.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between O'Fallon and Wellston.
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Start on the route
8 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
3116 ft · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Drennen Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Drennen Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
133 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left
19.8 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 170 South: Clayton
1906 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Inner Belt Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Inner Belt Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 180: Saint Charles Rock Road
755 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 180: Saint Charles Rock Road
130 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Saint Charles Rock Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Saint Charles Rock Road
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto Page Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Page Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Page Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between O'Fallon and Wellston.
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.
I 70 East
Merge slight left
19.8 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving O'Fallon and Sunny near Wellston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from O'Fallon to Wellston?
The road trip is about 27 miles (43.4 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 Charles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from O'Fallon and 13.5 miles from Wellston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around O'Fallon and Sunny near Wellston.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Charles
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Charles.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between O'Fallon and Wellston. Straight-line distance: 23.59 mi (37.97 km).
#1 O'Fallon
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 89,769 |
| Coordinates | 38.8106100, -90.6998500 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wellston
City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,279 |
| Coordinates | 38.6728300, -90.2992800 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wellston (-90.29928, 38.67283)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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