Trip from Hollister, MO to O'Fallon, MO

Drive Time

4h 6m

Distance

251 mi

404 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 54m ★
6 AM
4h 7m
8 AM
4h 33m
10 AM
4h 16m
12 PM
4h 13m
3 PM
4h 17m
5 PM
4h 32m
8 PM
3h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Hollister, MO, MO

Hollister, MO

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Downtown O'Fallon, MO, MO

O'Fallon, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hollister, MO to O'Fallon, MO covers 251 miles and takes about 4h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Esplanade Drive, South Business 65, US 65 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.12 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

125.5 miles from Hollister, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 6m drive with frequent turns across 251 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Esplanade Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 6m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hollister, MO to O'Fallon, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Esplanade Drive Unavailable Refreshing
South Business 65 Unavailable Refreshing
US 65 Unavailable Refreshing
Veterans Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
Branson Landing Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
US 65 North Unavailable Refreshing
American Legion Memorial Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Highway 65 Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Esplanade Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hollister, MO and O'Fallon, MO.

1

Start on Old Mill Road

394 ft · 23 sec · Old Mill Road
2

Turn left onto Esplanade Drive

387 ft · 24 sec · Esplanade Drive
3

Turn left onto South Business 65

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Business 65
4

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 65 Business, MO 76 West: Branson

374 ft · 7 sec · US 65 Business, MO 76 West: Branson
5

Exit the roundabout onto US 65 Business, MO 76 West: Branson

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 65 Business, MO 76 West: Branson
6

Continue on Veterans Boulevard

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Veterans Boulevard
7

Continue on Veterans Boulevard

151 ft · 4 sec · Veterans Boulevard
8

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Branson Landing Boulevard

289 ft · 8 sec · Branson Landing Boulevard
9

Exit the roundabout onto Branson Landing Boulevard

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Branson Landing Boulevard
10

Take the ramp straight toward US 65 North: Springfield

0.2 mi · 29 sec · US 65 North: Springfield
11

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

7.7 mi · 8 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
12

Continue on US Highway 65

12 mi · 13 min · US Highway 65
13

Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

11 mi · 12 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
14

Continue on Schoolcraft Freeway

11 mi · 13 min · Schoolcraft Freeway
15

Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis

0.6 mi · 55 sec · I 44 East: Saint Louis
16

Merge slight left

170 mi · 3 hr 3 min
17

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

0.2 mi · 28 sec · I 44 Business, MO 100 East: Gray Summit
18

Turn left onto Manchester Road

13 mi · 18 min · Manchester Road
19

Take the exit slight right toward MO 109

0.2 mi · 31 sec · MO 109
20

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

223 ft · 4 sec · the route
21

Exit the roundabout

515 ft · 11 sec
22

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

98 ft · 2 sec · the route
23

Exit the roundabout

0.4 mi · 45 sec
24

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

95 ft · 2 sec · the route
25

Exit the roundabout

4.3 mi · 6 min
26

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Eatherton Road

95 ft · 1 sec · South Eatherton Road
27

Exit the roundabout onto South Eatherton Road

2.4 mi · 4 min · South Eatherton Road
28

Continue on Olive Street Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Olive Street Road
29

Take the ramp left toward Chesterfield Airport Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Chesterfield Airport Road
30

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

3.1 mi · 3 min · Avenue of the Saints
31

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

328 ft · 6 sec · MO K: O'Fallon
32

Merge slight right onto North Outer Road

0.3 mi · 31 sec · North Outer Road
33

Continue on North Outer Road

0.2 mi · 18 sec · North Outer Road
34

Turn right

3.3 mi · 5 min
35

Continue straight

1.5 mi · 2 min
36

Continue straight

1.6 mi · 3 min
37

Continue on South Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
38

Turn right

26 ft · 2 sec
39

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 125.5 miles from Hollister, MO, or about 2h 3m into the drive.

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 18m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 125.5 miles or 2h 3m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 22m

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 Hollister, 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 Hollister, MO

This is one driving day of about 251 miles and 4h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hollister, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 125.5 mi from Hollister, MO · 2h 3m into the drive

Downtown Cahokia, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cahokia, IL

126 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

Cahokia, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cahokia, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 125.5 miles from Hollister, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

$38.12 one way

$76.25 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 88 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $42.03 $84.06
premium $4.80 $47.38 $94.77
diesel $5.64 $55.76 $111.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 87.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 75.3 0 $26.35 $12.05
Efficient EV 62.8 0 $21.96 $10.04
EV Truck/SUV 100.4 1 $35.14 $16.06

Gas CO2

88 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Hollister, MO

Afternoon in Hollister on Monday

Local time

1:14 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

O'Fallon, MO

Afternoon in O'Fallon on Monday

Local time

1:14 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

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 6m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hollister, MO to O'Fallon, MO covers 251 miles and takes about 4h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Esplanade Drive, South Business 65, US 65. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 125.5 miles from Hollister, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.12 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 6m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hollister, MO to O'Fallon, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hollister, MO to O'Fallon, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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