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

The driving distance from Saint Peters, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4 miles (6.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.54 mi
00h 06m
Flight
4.01 mi
6.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.01 mi
Kilometers
6.46 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.54 mi
Kilometers
7.3 km
Drive Time
00h 06m

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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 00h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Sat, Apr 18, 8:50 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Peters
Sat, Apr 18, 8:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Peters
2026-04-18T08:44
Arrive O'Fallon
Sat, Apr 18, 8:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:06 AM to 7:06 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saint Peters
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cottleville
MO

City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States

From Saint Peters
2.2 mi
00h 03m
To O'Fallon
2.3 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3 mi · 4 min

  2. 2

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

    119 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto East Terra Lane

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Terra Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2830 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Peters 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
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
133.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Terra Lane
0.9 mi · 20%
South Main Street
0.54 mi · 12%
MO K
0.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

3.02 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 06m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.5 mi
4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottleville
00h 03m from Saint Peters
Leave By
8:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Peters and Showers And Thunderstorms near O'Fallon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km) and usually takes 00h 06m 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?

Cottleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.2 miles from Saint Peters and 2.3 miles from O'Fallon.

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

The direct path is about 4 miles (6.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.60 one way or $1.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Peters and Showers And Thunderstorms near O'Fallon.

Stop Ideas Near Cottleville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Cottleville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 5.2 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of O'Fallon
Meeting point 1.8 mi away

City of O'Fallon

O'Fallon , MO
100 N Main St, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Rating 3.3/5 22 reviews City Hall,Water utility company
Swingley Ridge @ Chesterfield City Hall SB
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

Swingley Ridge @ Chesterfield City Hall SB

Chesterfield , MO
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cottleville.

RAIL

Kirkwood

28 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Washington

37 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

41 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

48 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Peters and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 4.01 mi (6.46 km).

Saint Peters

#1 Saint Peters

The most populous city in St.

Population58,043
Coordinates38.8003300, -90.6265100
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: I 70 West (-90.626511, 38.800311)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.16 gal
0.61 L · about $0.60
Round trip
$1.21
0.32 gal · 1.22 L
Estimated CO2
1.4 kg one way
Round trip: 2.8 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.60 $1.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.68 $1.36
Premium $4.65 $0.74 $1.49
Diesel $5.30 $0.85 $1.70

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Peters and O'Fallon. The current time is 08:44:01.

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.