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

The driving distance from Purdy, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 265.5 miles (427.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.3 miles (359.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
265.52 mi
04h 25m
Flight
223.31 mi
359.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.31 mi
Kilometers
359.38 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.52 mi
Kilometers
427.32 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 PM CDT
Return by in Purdy
Thu, Apr 23, 7:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Purdy
2026-04-23T10:37
Arrive O'Fallon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Purdy
9:00 PM CDT
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
Waynesville
MO

City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States

From Purdy
130.4 mi
02h 12m
To O'Fallon
135.1 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 22 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    702 ft · 33 sec · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North City Highway 37

    2536 ft · 1 min · North City Highway 37

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on North City Highway 37

    2759 ft · 1 min · North City Highway 37

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    88 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    33.9 mi · 50 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Springfield

    1127 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway

    182.8 mi · 3 hr 18 min · Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 Business, MO 100 East: Gray Summit

    970 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Manchester Road

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Manchester Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 109

    1108 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    68 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    157 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    2129 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Eatherton Road

    29 m · 1 sec · South Eatherton Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto South Eatherton Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Eatherton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Olive Street Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp left toward Chesterfield Airport Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Airport Road

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Avenue of the Saints

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward MO K: O'Fallon

    100 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto North Outer Road

    1650 ft · 31 sec · North Outer Road

  26. 26

    Continue on North Outer Road

    946 ft · 18 sec · North Outer Road

  27. 27

    Turn right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

    Continue on South Main Street

    3115 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
3 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway
183 mi · 69%
Manchester Road
13.4 mi · 5%
MO 109
5.06 mi · 2%
North Outer Road
3.56 mi · 1%
Avenue of the Saints
3.12 mi · 1%
South Eatherton Road
2.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway

Merge slight left onto Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway

183 mi · 03h 18m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.2 mi
223.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waynesville
02h 12m from Purdy
Leave By
8:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Purdy and Mostly Sunny near O'Fallon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 265.5 miles (427.3 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?

Waynesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.4 miles from Purdy and 135.1 miles from O'Fallon.

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

The direct path is about 223.3 miles (359.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.33 one way or $70.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Purdy and Mostly Sunny near O'Fallon.

Stop Ideas Near Waynesville

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

83 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

118 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Purdy and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 223.31 mi (359.38 km).

Purdy

#1 Purdy

City in Barry County, Missouri, United States

Population1,131
Coordinates36.8172900, -93.9207600
Altitude452
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Avenue (-93.920763, 36.817275)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 427 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.37 gal
35.47 L · about $35.33
Round trip
$70.67
18.74 gal · 70.94 L
Estimated CO2
83.3 kg one way
Round trip: 166.5 kg / 367 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.33 $70.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.85 $79.70
Premium $4.65 $43.61 $87.22
Diesel $5.30 $49.70 $99.40

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 Purdy and O'Fallon. The current time is 10:37:40.

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.