How far is Sweet Springs, MO from O'Fallon, MO?

The driving distance from Sweet Springs, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 152.2 miles (245 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
152.24 mi
02h 20m
Flight
146.4 mi
235.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.4 mi
Kilometers
235.6 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.24 mi
Kilometers
245.01 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Sun, May 3, 3:57 PM CDT
Return by in Sweet Springs
Sun, May 3, 6:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sweet Springs
2026-05-03T13:36
Arrive O'Fallon
Sun, May 3, 3:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sweet Springs
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
Kingdom City
MO

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

From Sweet Springs
76.1 mi
01h 10m
To O'Fallon
76.2 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 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 Sweet Springs and O'Fallon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Locust Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Locust Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road 328

    156 m · 14 sec · County Road 328

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia

    805 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    2.3 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    88.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

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

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Drennen Parkway

    46 m · 3 sec · Drennen Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Drennen Parkway

    51 m · 6 sec · Drennen Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto MO K: O'Fallon

    19 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on South Main Street

    3115 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sweet Springs 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
92.3 mi · 61%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 36%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 1%
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial High
1.58 mi · 1%
South Locust Street
0.89 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

88.2 mi · 01h 44m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
146.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingdom City
01h 10m from Sweet Springs
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Sweet Springs 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 Sweet Springs to O'Fallon?

The road trip is about 152.2 miles (245 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Kingdom City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Sweet Springs and 76.2 miles from O'Fallon.

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

The direct path is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.25 one way or $40.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Sweet Springs and Clear near O'Fallon.

Stop Ideas Near Kingdom City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kingdom City, 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 Kingdom City.

RAIL

Jefferson City

46 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

52 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

91 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Sedalia

115 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sweet Springs and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 146.4 mi (235.6 km).

Sweet Springs

#1 Sweet Springs

City in Saline County, Missouri, United States

Population1,415
Coordinates38.9636300, -93.4149300
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: South Locust Street (-93.415176, 38.963641)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.37 gal
20.34 L · about $20.25
Round trip
$40.50
10.74 gal · 40.68 L
Estimated CO2
47.7 kg one way
Round trip: 95.4 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.25 $40.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.84 $45.68
Premium $4.65 $24.99 $49.98
Diesel $5.30 $28.48 $56.96

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 Sweet Springs and O'Fallon. The current time is 13:36:40.

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.