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

The driving distance from Sarcoxie, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 257.7 miles (414.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
257.68 mi
04h 11m
Flight
221.65 mi
356.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.65 mi
Kilometers
356.71 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.68 mi
Kilometers
414.7 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Sun, May 3, 10:44 AM CDT
Return by in Sarcoxie
Sun, May 3, 2:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sarcoxie
2026-05-03T06:33
Arrive O'Fallon
Sun, May 3, 10:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 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
8:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sarcoxie
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Waynesville
MO

City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States

From Sarcoxie
128.7 mi
02h 05m
To O'Fallon
129 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph S
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Street

    37 m · 11 sec · 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Center Street

    80 m · 17 sec · Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 5th Street

    907 ft · 42 sec · North 5th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto High Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · High Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Springfield

    1175 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

    223 mi · 4 hr 1 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

  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 Sarcoxie 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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
3 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
223 mi · 87%
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 Gene Taylor Highway

Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

223 mi · 04h 01m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
221.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waynesville
02h 05m from Sarcoxie
Leave By
8:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Sarcoxie and Clear near O'Fallon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 257.7 miles (414.7 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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 128.7 miles from Sarcoxie and 129 miles from O'Fallon.

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

The direct path is about 221.6 miles (356.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 8:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.28 one way or $68.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Sarcoxie and Clear 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 Sarcoxie and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 221.65 mi (356.71 km).

Sarcoxie

#1 Sarcoxie

City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States

Population1,549
Coordinates37.0692300, -94.1166000
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: 6th Street (-94.116923, 37.069242)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 415 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.09 gal
34.42 L · about $34.28
Round trip
$68.56
18.18 gal · 68.84 L
Estimated CO2
80.8 kg one way
Round trip: 161.6 kg / 356 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.28 $68.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.66 $77.32
Premium $4.65 $42.30 $84.61
Diesel $5.30 $48.21 $96.43

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Sarcoxie and O'Fallon. The current time is 06:33:36.

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.