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

The driving distance from Washington, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (39 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.65 mi
00h 43m
Flight
24.25 mi
39.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.25 mi
Kilometers
39.02 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.65 mi
Kilometers
57.37 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Sat, May 30, 1:31 PM CDT
Return by in Washington
Sat, May 30, 2:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington
2026-05-30T12:47
Arrive O'Fallon
Sat, May 30, 1:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Washington
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New Melle
MO

City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States

From Washington
16.3 mi
00h 21m
To O'Fallon
19.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph E
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 3rd Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Franklin Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

    959 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

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

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Drennen Parkway

    46 m · 3 sec · Drennen Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Drennen Parkway

    51 m · 6 sec · Drennen Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto MO K: O'Fallon

    19 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    3115 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington and O'Fallon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Franklin Avenue
11.9 mi · 33%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
7.78 mi · 22%
West 3rd Street
0.67 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.59 mi · 2%
MO K
0.35 mi · 1%
I 70 East
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

7.78 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Melle
00h 21m from Washington
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Washington and Partly Sunny near O'Fallon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Melle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Washington and 19.4 miles from O'Fallon.

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

The direct path is about 24.2 miles (39 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Washington and Partly Sunny near O'Fallon.

Stop Ideas Near New Melle

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around New Melle and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 7.8 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of O'Fallon
Meeting point 12 mi away

City of O'Fallon

O'Fallon , MO
100 N Main St, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Rating 3.3/5 22 reviews City Hall,Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Melle.

RAIL

Washington

20 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

43 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Hermann

48 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

59 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washington and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 24.25 mi (39.02 km).

Washington

#1 Washington

City in Franklin County, Missouri

Population14,243
Coordinates38.5581100, -91.0120900
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: West 3rd Street (-91.012099, 38.558099)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.76 L · about $4.75
Round trip
$9.50
2.52 gal · 9.52 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.75 $9.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.36 $10.72
Premium $4.65 $5.86 $11.73
Diesel $5.30 $6.68 $13.37

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Washington and O'Fallon. The current time is 12:47:56.

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.