Origin
Cabool, MO
Afternoon in Cabool on Sunday
Local time
3:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cabool, MO to O'Fallon, MO
Drive Time
3h 27m
Distance
165.9 mi
267 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 16m
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6 AM
3h 28m
8 AM
3h 52m
10 AM
3h 36m
12 PM
3h 34m
3 PM
3h 38m
5 PM
3h 51m
8 PM
3h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cabool, MO
Collab Media
O'Fallon, MO
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Trip Overview
Spanning 165.9 miles, this straightforward journey from Cabool to O'Fallon takes roughly 3 hours and 27 minutes to complete. Because the route is comfortably manageable in a single day, you can easily make this a one-day round trip without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $25 for fuel to cover the distance, which primarily utilizes I-44, US-63, and Manchester Road. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout your travel. Whether you are heading north for business or a weekend visit, this route offers a practical, no-nonsense connection across Missouri.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
83 miles from Cabool, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 82% of your time spent on higher-speed roads. You will find yourself settling into a steady rhythm on I-44, which features your longest uninterrupted stretch of 67.3 miles. The character of the drive shifts as you transition from the initial stretches to the final approach, requiring you to navigate a mix of major interstate travel and local road segments. Expect a functional, efficient experience behind the wheel rather than a winding backroads tour. By staying focused on the transition between these primary roads, you can maintain a consistent pace from start to finish.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 44 is the longest continuous segment at about 67.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,287 ft
465 ft
Total Climb
468 ft
Total Descent
1,209 ft
Highest Point
1,287 ft
Elevation Range
823 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and US 63. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 60 Business / Ozark Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 165.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 60 Business / Ozark Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 63): Lane positioning matters here; at 65.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 60 Business / Ozark Street
Turn left onto US 60 Business / Ozark Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 63
Turn left onto US 63
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
65.2 mi into trip
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~1h 22m in
Take the ramp toward I 44 East: Saint Louis
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 44 East: Saint Louis
8
132.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m in
Take the exit toward I 44 Business, MO 100 East: Gray Summit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 253
Toward I 44 Business, MO 100 East: Gray Summit
7
158.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 14m in
Take the exit toward MO K: O'Fallon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 9
Toward MO K: O'Fallon
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 44 | 67.3 mi | 1h 12m |
| US 63 | 64.3 mi | 1h 20m |
| Manchester Road | 13.4 mi | 18m |
| MO K | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| MO 109 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Avenue of the Saints | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| South Eatherton Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Olive Street Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 67.3 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cabool, MO and O'Fallon, MO.
1
Start on this road
120 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 60 Business
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Ozark Street
3
Continue on US 60 Business
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Ozark Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 63
64 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
US 63
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63
287 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Bishop Avenue
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63
183 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Bishop Avenue
7
Keep slight right at fork onto MO E
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Tim Bradley Way
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 44 East: Saint Louis
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 44
67 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
I 44
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 253
Toward I 44 Business, MO 100 East: Gray Summit
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto MO 100
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Manchester Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward MO 109
13
Enter roundabout onto MO 109
224 ft
·
4 sec
·
MO 109
14
Continue on MO 109
515 ft
·
10 sec
·
MO 109
15
Enter roundabout onto MO 109
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
MO 109
16
Continue on MO 109
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
MO 109
17
Enter roundabout onto MO 109
94 ft
·
2 sec
·
MO 109
18
Continue on MO 109
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
MO 109
19
Enter roundabout onto South Eatherton Road
94 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Eatherton Road
20
Continue on South Eatherton Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South Eatherton Road
21
Continue on Olive Street Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Olive Street Road
22
Take the ramp onto Chesterfield Airport Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Chesterfield Airport Road
23
Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight lane.
24
Take the exit
327 ft
·
6 sec
Exit 9
Toward MO K: O'Fallon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Merge onto North Outer Road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Outer Road
26
Continue on North Outer Road
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Outer Road
27
Turn right onto MO K
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
MO K
Use the none lane.
28
Continue on MO K
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
MO K
Use the none lane.
29
Continue on MO K
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
MO K
Use the none lane.
30
Continue on South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the none lane.
31
Turn right
25 ft
·
1 sec
32
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 3-hour and 27-minute transit, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Aim to depart early in the day to avoid potential congestion as you transition toward the O'Fallon area, where traffic patterns may become more complex. Since you are spending about $25 on fuel, checking your tank levels before hitting the longest 67.3-mile stretch on I-44 is a smart way to ensure peace of mind. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, as the relatively short duration allows you to adjust your departure time based on real-time traffic conditions. Keep your navigation handy when shifting from the interstate onto Manchester Road to ensure a smooth arrival.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 83 miles from Cabool, MO, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83 miles or 1h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near O'Fallon, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cabool, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cabool, MO
This is one driving day of about 165.9 miles and 3h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cabool, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 44 for about 67.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83 mi from Cabool, MO · 1h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 83 miles from Cabool, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 44 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.3 miles.
Arriving in O'Fallon, MO
The final approach into O'Fallon, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around O'Fallon, MO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.20 one way
$50.40 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $27.78 | $55.56 |
| premium | $4.80 | $31.32 | $62.64 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $36.86 | $73.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.8 | 0 | $17.42 | $7.96 |
| Efficient EV | 41.5 | 0 | $14.52 | $6.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.4 | 0 | $23.23 | $10.62 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
O'Fallon, MO
Afternoon in O'Fallon on Sunday
Local time
3:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cabool, MO to O'Fallon, MO covers 165.9 miles and takes about 3h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 44, US 63, Manchester Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83 miles from Cabool, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 165.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 60 Business / Ozark Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 63): Lane positioning matters here; at 65.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cabool, MO to O'Fallon, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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