How far is Saint Clair, MO from O'Fallon, MO?

The driving distance from Saint Clair, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.12 mi
01h 04m
Flight
35.55 mi
57.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.55 mi
Kilometers
57.22 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.12 mi
Kilometers
80.66 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Clair
Thu, Apr 23, 7:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Clair
2026-04-23T04:57
Arrive O'Fallon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Clair
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
Fox Creek
MO

Township in Harrison County, Missouri, United States

From Saint Clair
23.6 mi
00h 32m
To O'Fallon
26.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 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 Saint Clair and O'Fallon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

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

    1554 ft · 39 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    12.5 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

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

    970 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Manchester Road

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Manchester Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 109

    1108 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    68 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    157 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    2129 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Eatherton Road

    29 m · 1 sec · South Eatherton Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto South Eatherton Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Eatherton Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Olive Street Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left toward Chesterfield Airport Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Airport Road

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Avenue of the Saints

  18. 18

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

    100 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto North Outer Road

    1650 ft · 31 sec · North Outer Road

  20. 20

    Continue on North Outer Road

    946 ft · 18 sec · North Outer Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Continue on South Main Street

    3115 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
3 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Manchester Road
13.4 mi · 27%
I 44 East
12.8 mi · 26%
MO 109
5.06 mi · 10%
North Outer Road
3.56 mi · 7%
Avenue of the Saints
3.12 mi · 6%
South Eatherton Road
2.42 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Manchester Road

Turn left onto Manchester Road

13.4 mi · 00h 19m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
35.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fox Creek
00h 32m from Saint Clair
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint Clair 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 Saint Clair to O'Fallon?

The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Fox Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Saint Clair and 26.5 miles from O'Fallon.

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

The direct path is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fox Creek

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

24 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Washington

28 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

42 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

61 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Clair and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 35.55 mi (57.22 km).

Saint Clair

#1 Saint Clair

City in Franklin County, Missouri, United States

Population4,689
Coordinates38.3453300, -90.9809700
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-90.981049, 38.34533)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.77 gal
6.69 L · about $6.67
Round trip
$13.35
3.54 gal · 13.38 L
Estimated CO2
15.7 kg one way
Round trip: 31.5 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.67 $13.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.53 $15.06
Premium $4.65 $8.24 $16.48
Diesel $5.30 $9.39 $18.78

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 Saint Clair and O'Fallon. The current time is 04:57:02.

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.