How far is Shell Knob, MO from O'Fallon, MO?
The driving distance from Shell Knob, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 268.2 miles (431.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.9 miles (353.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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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City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shell Knob and O'Fallon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shell Knob and O'Fallon.
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Start on Farm Road 1240
14 m · 9 sec · Farm Road 1240
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Turn sharp left onto Farm Road 1230
746 ft · 16 sec · Farm Road 1230
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Turn left onto State Highway 39
24.1 mi · 33 min · State Highway 39
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Continue on South Elliott Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Elliott Avenue
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Turn right
44 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
11.6 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Northeast Elm Street
4.4 mi · 6 min · Northeast Elm Street
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Continue straight
4.6 mi · 8 min
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Springfield
1127 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway
182.8 mi · 3 hr 18 min · Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 Business, MO 100 East: Gray Summit
970 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Manchester Road
13.4 mi · 19 min · Manchester Road
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 109
1108 ft · 31 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
68 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
157 m · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
30 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2129 ft · 45 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
29 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Eatherton Road
29 m · 1 sec · South Eatherton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Eatherton Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Eatherton Road
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Continue on Olive Street Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road
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Take the ramp left toward Chesterfield Airport Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Airport Road
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
3.1 mi · 4 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward MO K: O'Fallon
100 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto North Outer Road
1650 ft · 31 sec · North Outer Road
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Continue on North Outer Road
946 ft · 18 sec · North Outer Road
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Turn right
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue on South Main Street
3115 ft · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
8 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shell Knob and O'Fallon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway
Merge slight left onto Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway
183 mi · 03h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shell Knob and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near O'Fallon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shell Knob to O'Fallon?
The road trip is about 268.2 miles (431.7 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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 133.7 miles from Shell Knob and 134.6 miles from O'Fallon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.9 miles (353.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.71 one way or $71.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Shell Knob and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near O'Fallon.
Stop Ideas Near Waynesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shell Knob and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 219.92 mi (353.92 km).
#1 Shell Knob
Census designated place
| Population | 1,379 |
| Coordinates | 36.6322900, -93.6343600 |
| Altitude | 350 |
| Country | United States |
#2 O'Fallon
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 89,769 |
| Coordinates | 38.8106100, -90.6998500 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 432 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $35.71 | $71.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.28 | $80.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.07 | $88.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.23 | $100.46 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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