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

The driving distance from Salem, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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
118.74 mi
02h 14m
Flight
92.4 mi
148.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.4 mi
Kilometers
148.71 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.74 mi
Kilometers
191.1 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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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 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Tue, May 12, 9:04 PM CDT
Return by in Salem
Tue, May 12, 11:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-05-12T18:49
Arrive O'Fallon
Tue, May 12, 9:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salem
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
Oak Grove Village
MO

Human settlement in Franklin County, Missouri, United States of America

From Salem
59.3 mi
01h 07m
To O'Fallon
59.4 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 4th Street

    29 m · 5 sec · East 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    22.3 mi · 39 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis

    890 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    57.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  7. 7

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

    970 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Manchester Road

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Manchester Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 109

    1108 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    68 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    157 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    2129 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Eatherton Road

    29 m · 1 sec · South Eatherton Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto South Eatherton Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Eatherton Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Olive Street Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left toward Chesterfield Airport Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Airport Road

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Avenue of the Saints

  21. 21

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

    100 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto North Outer Road

    1650 ft · 31 sec · North Outer Road

  23. 23

    Continue on North Outer Road

    946 ft · 18 sec · North Outer Road

  24. 24

    Turn right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Continue on South Main Street

    3115 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
3 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
57.5 mi · 48%
North Main Street
23.1 mi · 19%
Manchester Road
13.4 mi · 11%
MO 109
5.06 mi · 4%
North Outer Road
3.56 mi · 3%
Avenue of the Saints
3.12 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

57.3 mi · 01h 01m

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
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
92.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Grove Village
01h 07m from Salem
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Salem and Sunny near O'Fallon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Oak Grove Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Salem and 59.4 miles from O'Fallon.

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

The direct path is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.80 one way or $31.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oak Grove Village, 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 Oak Grove Village.

RAIL

Washington

39 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

59 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Kirkwood

76 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

94 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 92.4 mi (148.71 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

City in Missouri, United States

Population4,874
Coordinates37.6456000, -91.5359800
Altitude361
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: East 4th Street (-91.535979, 37.645388)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.19 gal
15.86 L · about $15.80
Round trip
$31.60
8.38 gal · 31.72 L
Estimated CO2
37.2 kg one way
Round trip: 74.5 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.80 $31.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.82 $35.64
Premium $4.65 $19.50 $39.00
Diesel $5.30 $22.22 $44.45

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Salem and O'Fallon. The current time is 18:49:49.

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.