How far is Vandalia, MO from O'Fallon, MO?
The driving distance from Vandalia, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vandalia and O'Fallon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vandalia and O'Fallon.
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Start on North Main Street
15 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto US 54
16.2 mi · 21 min · US 54
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Take the ramp right toward US 61 South: Saint Louis
1740 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
46.9 mi · 56 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
2705 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
6.4 mi · 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO K: O'Fallon
1765 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Drennen Parkway
46 m · 3 sec · Drennen Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Drennen Parkway
51 m · 6 sec · Drennen Parkway
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Turn slight left onto MO K: O'Fallon
19 m · 3 sec
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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 Vandalia and O'Fallon.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
46.9 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Vandalia and Sunny near O'Fallon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vandalia to O'Fallon?
The road trip is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Whiteside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Vandalia and 35.7 miles from O'Fallon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 4:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.50 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vandalia and Sunny near O'Fallon.
Stop Ideas Near Whiteside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whiteside.
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Washington
Alton
Kirkwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vandalia and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 54.63 mi (87.92 km).
#1 Vandalia
City in Audrain and Ralls Counties, Missouri, USA
| Population | 3,496 |
| Coordinates | 39.3108700, -91.4884900 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| 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: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.50 | $19.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.72 | $21.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.73 | $23.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.37 | $26.73 |
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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