Lexington, Kentucky to O'Fallon, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

295.6 miles 475.7 km · straight line
369.5 miles estimated 594.6 km · driving distance
7h 26min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
279° W bearing direction

How far is Lexington, Kentucky from O'Fallon, Illinois?

The distance from Lexington, Kentucky to O'Fallon, Illinois is 295.6 miles (475.7 km) as the crow flies. O'Fallon, Illinois is located W of Lexington, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 369.5 miles, taking about 7h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky and O'Fallon, Illinois in Illinois.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lexington, Kentucky and O'Fallon, Illinois. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Lexington, Kentucky to O'Fallon, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 26min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 55min $30–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 4min $44–$129* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lexington, Kentucky & O'Fallon, Illinois

Quick Facts

Lexington, Kentucky
38.04°N, 84.50°W
America/New_York
298m elevation
O'Fallon, Illinois
38.59°N, 89.91°W
America/Chicago
167m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 99 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients