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

The driving distance from Rolla, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 100.7 miles (162 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83 miles (133.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
100.69 mi
01h 50m
Flight
83.02 mi
133.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.02 mi
Kilometers
133.6 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.69 mi
Kilometers
162.05 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 PM CDT
Return by in Rolla
Thu, Apr 23, 3:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rolla
2026-04-23T12:07
Arrive O'Fallon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rolla
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
Saint Clair
MO

City in Franklin County, Missouri, United States

From Rolla
50.3 mi
00h 55m
To O'Fallon
50.4 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 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 Rolla and O'Fallon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 10th Street

    27 m · 8 sec · West 10th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    2932 ft · 2 min · North Pine Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Bishop Avenue

    1466 ft · 38 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis

    962 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    66.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  6. 6

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

    970 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Manchester Road

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Manchester Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 109

    1108 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    68 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    157 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    2129 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Eatherton Road

    29 m · 1 sec · South Eatherton Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto South Eatherton Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Eatherton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Olive Street Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward Chesterfield Airport Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Airport Road

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Avenue of the Saints

  20. 20

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

    100 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto North Outer Road

    1650 ft · 31 sec · North Outer Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North Outer Road

    946 ft · 18 sec · North Outer Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Continue on South Main Street

    3115 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rolla 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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
3 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
66.5 mi · 66%
Manchester Road
13.4 mi · 13%
MO 109
5.06 mi · 5%
North Outer Road
3.56 mi · 4%
Avenue of the Saints
3.12 mi · 3%
South Eatherton Road
2.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

66.3 mi · 01h 11m

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
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
83 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Clair
00h 55m from Rolla
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rolla 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 Rolla to O'Fallon?

The road trip is about 100.7 miles (162 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Saint Clair is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Rolla and 50.4 miles from O'Fallon.

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

The direct path is about 83 miles (133.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 2:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rolla and Mostly Sunny near O'Fallon.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Clair

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

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

RAIL

Washington

24 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

56 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Kirkwood

56 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

74 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rolla and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 83.02 mi (133.6 km).

Rolla

#1 Rolla

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

Population20,437
Coordinates37.9514300, -91.7712700
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: West 10th Street (-91.771275, 37.951492)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.45 L · about $13.39
Round trip
$26.77
7.1 gal · 26.9 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.39 $26.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.10 $30.20
Premium $4.65 $16.52 $33.04
Diesel $5.30 $18.83 $37.66

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 Rolla and O'Fallon. The current time is 12:07:30.

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.