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

The driving distance from Thayer, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 225.8 miles (363.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
225.81 mi
03h 57m
Flight
164.47 mi
264.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.47 mi
Kilometers
264.69 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.81 mi
Kilometers
363.41 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Tue, May 5, 7:46 AM CDT
Return by in Thayer
Tue, May 5, 11:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thayer
2026-05-05T03:48
Arrive O'Fallon
Tue, May 5, 7:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 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
9:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Thayer
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
Edgar Springs
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Thayer
112.4 mi
01h 58m
To O'Fallon
113.4 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph S
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Front Street

    133 m · 18 sec · Front Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    911 ft · 27 sec · Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63 North, US 60 Business: Houston, Rolla

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  6. 6

    Continue on North Bishop Avenue

    87 m · 5 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on North Bishop Avenue

    56 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Tim Bradley Way

    1336 ft · 33 sec · Tim Bradley Way

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis

    564 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 Business, MO 100 East: Gray Summit

    970 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Manchester Road

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Manchester Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 109

    1108 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    68 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    157 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    2129 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Eatherton Road

    29 m · 1 sec · South Eatherton Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto South Eatherton Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Eatherton Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Olive Street Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left toward Chesterfield Airport Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Airport Road

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Avenue of the Saints

  25. 25

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

    100 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto North Outer Road

    1650 ft · 31 sec · North Outer Road

  27. 27

    Continue on North Outer Road

    946 ft · 18 sec · North Outer Road

  28. 28

    Turn right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  31. 31

    Continue on South Main Street

    3115 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Thayer 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
33 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
3 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
67.5 mi · 30%
US 63 North
65.8 mi · 29%
Manchester Road
13.4 mi · 6%
MO 109
5.06 mi · 2%
North Outer Road
3.56 mi · 2%
Avenue of the Saints
3.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

67.3 mi · 01h 12m

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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.3 mi
164.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgar Springs
01h 58m from Thayer
Leave By
9:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Thayer and Showers And Thunderstorms near O'Fallon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 225.8 miles (363.4 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Edgar Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.4 miles from Thayer and 113.4 miles from O'Fallon.

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

The direct path is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.3 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 9:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.05 one way or $60.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Thayer and Showers And Thunderstorms near O'Fallon.

Stop Ideas Near Edgar Springs

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

101 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

118 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thayer and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 164.47 mi (264.69 km).

Thayer

#1 Thayer

City

Population2,103
Coordinates36.5245100, -91.5382000
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: (-91.538165, 36.524535)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 363 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.97 gal
30.16 L · about $30.05
Round trip
$60.11
15.94 gal · 60.32 L
Estimated CO2
70.8 kg one way
Round trip: 141.7 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.05 $60.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.90 $67.79
Premium $4.65 $37.09 $74.18
Diesel $5.30 $42.27 $84.55

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Thayer and O'Fallon. The current time is 03:48:43.

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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.