O'Fallon, Illinois to Springfield, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

207.7 miles 334.3 km · straight line
259.7 miles estimated 417.9 km · driving distance
5h 13min estimated drive time
$25 - $31 estimated fuel cost
~55min flight time
244° WSW bearing direction

How far is O'Fallon, Illinois from Springfield, Missouri?

The distance from O'Fallon, Illinois to Springfield, Missouri is 207.7 miles (334.3 km) as the crow flies. Springfield, Missouri is located WSW of O'Fallon, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 259.7 miles, taking about 5h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 55min. Both are located in United States — O'Fallon, Illinois in Illinois and Springfield, Missouri in Missouri.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 O'Fallon, Illinois and Springfield, Missouri. 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 O'Fallon, Illinois to Springfield, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 13min $25 - $31 Flexible stops
Fly ~55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 16min $21–$39* Budget
Train ~4h 57min $31–$91* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between O'Fallon, Illinois & Springfield, Missouri

Quick Facts

O'Fallon, Illinois
38.59°N, 89.91°W
America/Chicago
167m elevation
Springfield, Missouri
37.22°N, 93.30°W
America/Chicago
396m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 69 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 17 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 119.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients