How far is Weldon Spring, MO from O'Fallon, MO?

The driving distance from Weldon Spring, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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
7.84 mi
00h 16m
Flight
6.74 mi
10.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.74 mi
Kilometers
10.85 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.84 mi
Kilometers
12.62 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Fri, Apr 24, 1:04 AM CDT
Return by in Weldon Spring
Fri, Apr 24, 1:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weldon Spring
2026-04-24T00:48
Arrive O'Fallon
Fri, Apr 24, 1:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Weldon Spring
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Dardenne Prairie
MO

City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States

From Weldon Spring
3.9 mi
00h 08m
To O'Fallon
3.9 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old 94 South

    45 m · 9 sec · Old 94 South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Weldon Spring Road

    80 m · 7 sec · Weldon Spring Road

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    120 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on North Outer Road

    2925 ft · 55 sec · North Outer Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Outer Road

    946 ft · 18 sec · North Outer Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    3115 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Weldon Spring 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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
141 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Outer Road
3.8 mi · 48%
South Main Street
0.59 mi · 8%
Weldon Spring Road
0.12 mi · 2%
Old 94 South
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

3.28 mi · 00h 05m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
6.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dardenne Prairie
00h 08m from Weldon Spring
Leave By
7:58 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Weldon Spring 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 Weldon Spring to O'Fallon?

The road trip is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Dardenne Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Weldon Spring and 3.9 miles from O'Fallon.

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

The direct path is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.06 one way or $2.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Weldon Spring and Showers And Thunderstorms near O'Fallon.

Stop Ideas Near Dardenne Prairie

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 Dardenne Prairie and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 3.1 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 3.9 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
Swingley Ridge @ Chesterfield City Hall SB
Nearby stop 9.7 mi away

Swingley Ridge @ Chesterfield City Hall SB

Chesterfield , MO
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dardenne Prairie.

RAIL

Washington

34 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

35 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

48 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

54 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weldon Spring and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 6.74 mi (10.85 km).

Weldon Spring

#1 Weldon Spring

City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States

Population5,546
Coordinates38.7133900, -90.6892900
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Old 94 South (-90.689275, 38.713375)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.28 gal
1.05 L · about $1.06
Round trip
$2.11
0.56 gal · 2.1 L
Estimated CO2
2.5 kg one way
Round trip: 5 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.06 $2.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.19 $2.38
Premium $4.65 $1.30 $2.61
Diesel $5.30 $1.49 $2.97

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 · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Weldon Spring and O'Fallon. The current time is 00:48:12.

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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.