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

The driving distance from Willard, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 217.3 miles (349.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.3 miles (291.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m 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
217.29 mi
03h 33m
Flight
181.25 mi
291.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.25 mi
Kilometers
291.7 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.29 mi
Kilometers
349.69 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Wed, Apr 29, 2:43 PM CDT
Return by in Willard
Wed, Apr 29, 6:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willard
2026-04-29T11:09
Arrive O'Fallon
Wed, Apr 29, 2:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 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
9:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Willard
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
Doolittle
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Willard
108.6 mi
01h 46m
To O'Fallon
108.7 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Jackson Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    61 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout

    1 km · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1546 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway

    177.4 mi · 3 hr 12 min · Payne Stewart Highway

  10. 10

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

    970 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Manchester Road

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Manchester Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 109

    1108 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    68 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    157 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    2129 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Eatherton Road

    29 m · 1 sec · South Eatherton Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto South Eatherton Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Eatherton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Olive Street Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp left toward Chesterfield Airport Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Airport Road

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Avenue of the Saints

  24. 24

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

    100 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto North Outer Road

    1650 ft · 31 sec · North Outer Road

  26. 26

    Continue on North Outer Road

    946 ft · 18 sec · North Outer Road

  27. 27

    Turn right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

    Continue on South Main Street

    3115 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Willard 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
32 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
22
3 merges, 19 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Payne Stewart Highway
177 mi · 82%
Manchester Road
13.4 mi · 6%
West Jackson Street
6.55 mi · 3%
MO 109
5.06 mi · 2%
North Outer Road
3.56 mi · 2%
Avenue of the Saints
3.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Payne Stewart Highway

Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway

177 mi · 03h 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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36 mi
181.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Doolittle
01h 46m from Willard
Leave By
9:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Willard and Partly Cloudy near O'Fallon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 217.3 miles (349.7 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Doolittle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.6 miles from Willard and 108.7 miles from O'Fallon.

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

The direct path is about 181.3 miles (291.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 9:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.92 one way or $57.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Willard and Partly Cloudy near O'Fallon.

Stop Ideas Near Doolittle

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

75 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

94 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

103 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willard and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 181.25 mi (291.7 km).

Willard

#1 Willard

City in Missouri

Population5,736
Coordinates37.3050500, -93.4285300
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: West Jackson Street (-93.428484, 37.3051)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.67 gal
29.02 L · about $28.92
Round trip
$57.85
15.34 gal · 58.04 L
Estimated CO2
68.2 kg one way
Round trip: 136.3 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.92 $57.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.62 $65.24
Premium $4.65 $35.70 $71.39
Diesel $5.30 $40.68 $81.36

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Willard and O'Fallon. The current time is 11:09:50.

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.