How far is Terre Haute, MO from O'Fallon, MO?

The driving distance from Terre Haute, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 242 miles (389.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
242.04 mi
03h 55m
Flight
175.64 mi
282.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.64 mi
Kilometers
282.67 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.04 mi
Kilometers
389.53 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Fri, Nov 6, 6:27 PM CST
Return by in Terre Haute
Fri, Nov 6, 10:23 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terre Haute
2026-11-06T14:31
Arrive O'Fallon
Fri, Nov 6, 6:27 PM CST
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CST

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

Leave by
9:08 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Terre Haute
9:00 PM CST
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
Shelbina
MO

City in Shelby County, Missouri

From Terre Haute
118.6 mi
01h 58m
To O'Fallon
123.4 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Patchy Drizzle

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM CST
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Drizzle

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM CST
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    37.2 mi · 55 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    54.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward US 36 East, MO 110 East: Hannibal

    929 ft · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    52.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on V.F.W. Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Veterans Road

    1167 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Veterans Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 422

    85 m · 7 sec · County Road 422

  11. 11

    Continue on Paris Gravel Road

    2539 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    37 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Avenue of the Saints

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

    2705 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

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

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Drennen Parkway

    46 m · 3 sec · Drennen Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Drennen Parkway

    51 m · 6 sec · Drennen Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto MO K: O'Fallon

    19 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on South Main Street

    3115 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Terre Haute 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
73.7 mi · 30%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
52.9 mi · 22%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
6.37 mi · 3%
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.85 mi · 2%
Veterans Road
2.33 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

73.7 mi · 01h 27m

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.3 mi
175.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelbina
01h 58m from Terre Haute
Leave By
9:08 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Drizzle leaving Terre Haute and Slight Chance Drizzle near O'Fallon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 242 miles (389.5 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Shelbina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.6 miles from Terre Haute and 123.4 miles from O'Fallon.

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

The direct path is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.23 one way or $64.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Drizzle around Terre Haute and Slight Chance Drizzle near O'Fallon.

Stop Ideas Near Shelbina

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

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

RAIL

La Plata

53 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.
RAIL

Quincy

65 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 175.64 mi (282.67 km).

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#1 Terre Haute

Terre Haute is a place in Missouri, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.4394600, -93.2341000
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway KK (-93.234101, 40.439541)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 390 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.54 gal
32.33 L · about $32.23
Round trip
$64.46
17.08 gal · 64.66 L
Estimated CO2
75.9 kg one way
Round trip: 151.8 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.23 $64.46
Mid-grade $4.15 $35.42 $70.85
Premium $4.51 $38.54 $77.08
Diesel $6.00 $51.21 $102.41

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Terre Haute and O'Fallon. The current time is 14:31:16.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.