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

The driving distance from Steele, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 227 miles (365.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.4 miles (312.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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
227 mi
03h 28m
Flight
194.35 mi
312.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.35 mi
Kilometers
312.77 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
227 mi
Kilometers
365.32 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:12 PM CDT
Return by in Steele
Thu, Apr 23, 5:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Steele
2026-04-23T10:43
Arrive O'Fallon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Steele
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Old Appleton
MO

Village in the United States

From Steele
113.4 mi
01h 44m
To O'Fallon
113.6 mi
01h 44m

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
10 to 20 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 Steele and O'Fallon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    51 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Walnut Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 55 North, US 61 North: Sikeston

    48.3 mi · 52 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    37.2 mi · 40 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    101.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City

    118 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    18.1 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Louis Lambert International Airport

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    645 ft · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    1 km · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

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

    119 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto East Terra Lane

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Terra Lane

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2830 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Steele 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
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
187 mi · 82%
I 270 West
19.2 mi · 8%
I 70 West
14.3 mi · 6%
North Walnut Street
2.08 mi · 1%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.33 mi · 1%
I 70
1.05 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left

102 mi · 01h 49m

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
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
194.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Old Appleton
01h 44m from Steele
Leave By
10:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Steele 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 Steele to O'Fallon?

The road trip is about 227 miles (365.3 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Old Appleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.4 miles from Steele and 113.6 miles from O'Fallon.

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

The direct path is about 194.4 miles (312.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.21 one way or $60.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Old Appleton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Old Appleton, 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 Old Appleton.

RAIL

Carbondale station

46 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

62 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
BUS

Marion, IL

69 mi away
2100 West Main Street
BUS

Vienna, IL

75 mi away
504 West Vine Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Steele and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 194.35 mi (312.77 km).

Steele

#1 Steele

City in Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States

Population1,853
Coordinates36.0839600, -89.8292500
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: North Walnut Street (-89.829362, 36.084061)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 365 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.01 gal
30.32 L · about $30.21
Round trip
$60.41
16.02 gal · 60.64 L
Estimated CO2
71.2 kg one way
Round trip: 142.4 kg / 314 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.21 $60.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.07 $68.13
Premium $4.65 $37.28 $74.56
Diesel $5.30 $42.49 $84.97

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 Steele and O'Fallon. The current time is 10:43:55.

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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.