Trip from O'Fallon, MO to Adrian, MO

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 70, MO 291, I 49. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 125.2 miles from O'Fallon, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

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.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

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.

Drive Time

4h 53m

Distance

250.4 mi

403 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

28 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 40m ★

6 AM

4h 53m

8 AM

5h 20m

10 AM

5h 3m

12 PM

5h 0m

3 PM

5h 4m

5 PM

5h 19m

8 PM

4h 45m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from O'Fallon, MO to Adrian, MO covers 250.4 miles and takes about 4h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 70, MO 291, I 49 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 200.7 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.03 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

125.2 miles from O'Fallon, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 53m highway drive covering 250.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and MO 291. The longest continuous stretch is about 200.7 miles on I 70.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 200.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and MO 291. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 250.4 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: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (South Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.7 miles (West Terra Lane): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in

Turn left toward I 70 East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 70 East

0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | South Main Street

Turn sharp left onto South Main Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | West Terra Lane

Turn left onto West Terra Lane

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

203.1 mi into trip | ~3h 50m in

Take the exit toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 15A Toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit

209.7 mi into trip | ~3h 58m in | MO 291

Keep slight left at fork onto MO 291 toward MO 291 South: Harrisonville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 10B Toward MO 291 South: Harrisonville

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from O'Fallon, MO to Adrian, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Harrisonville along the way.

Harrisonville

213.6 mi in | ~4h 5m | via MO 291

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 70	200.7 mi	3h 46m
MO 291	21 mi	31m
I 49	18.4 mi	19m
I 470	6.4 mi	7m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway	1.6 mi	1m
South Main Street	0.6 mi	1m
East Main Street	0.4 mi	1m
MO 18	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 70 — 200.7 mi, about 3h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

25 ft · 7 sec · this road

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Turn left

34 ft · 6 sec

Toward I 70 East Use the left lane.

Turn sharp left onto South Main Street

284 ft · 11 sec · South Main Street

Turn left onto West Terra Lane

0.1 mi · 12 sec · West Terra Lane

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

479 ft · 6 sec

Toward I 70 West

Merge onto I 70

201 mi · 3 hr 46 min · I 70

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 70

1.6 mi · 1 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Exit 15A Toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 470; MO 291

6.4 mi · 7 min · I 470; MO 291

Keep slight left at fork onto MO 291

3.3 mi · 5 min · MO 291

Exit 10B Toward MO 291 South: Harrisonville Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the ramp onto MO 291

0.6 mi · 53 sec · MO 291

Toward US 50 West, MO 291 South: Kansas City

Take the exit onto MO 291

0.1 mi · 18 sec · MO 291

Toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville

Keep slight left at fork onto MO 291

17 mi · 24 min · MO 291

Toward MO 291 South: Harrisonville

Continue on Cantrell Road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Cantrell Road

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin

Merge onto I 49; US 71

18 mi · 19 min · I 49; US 71

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 141 Toward MO 18: Clinton, Adrian

Turn right onto MO 18

0.1 mi · 24 sec · East 1st Street

Continue on MO 18

0.2 mi · 31 sec · MO 18

Turn left onto MO 18

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

Arrive at destination

MO 18

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 125.2 miles from O'Fallon, MO, or about 2h 22m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 200.7 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 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 125.2 miles or 2h 22m 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 53m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Adrian, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving O'Fallon, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 O'Fallon, MO

This is one driving day of about 250.4 miles and 4h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from O'Fallon, 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 70 for about 200.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 125.2 mi from O'Fallon, MO · 2h 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kansas City, MO

125 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

Quincy, IL

Fuel and coffee

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

Quincy, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 125.2 miles from O'Fallon, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 200.7 miles.

Arriving in Adrian, MO

The final approach into Adrian, 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 Adrian, MO.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$38.03 one way

$76.07 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 88 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$41.93	$83.85
premium	$4.80	$47.27	$94.54
diesel	$5.64	$55.63	$111.26

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: 87.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

28 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center - Tesla Supercharger

Independence, MO

Tesla

14 DCFC

Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, MO

Tesla

12 DCFC

Blue Springs, MO Rechargery Relay - NE Coronado

Blue Springs, MO

IONNA

10 DCFC

Dierbergs Market - Tesla Supercharger

Lake St Louis, MO

Tesla

8 DCFC

The Holiday Inn - Columbia East - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, MO

Tesla

8 DCFC

Bandana's BBQ - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, MO

Tesla

8 DCFC

Casey's General Store - Tesla Supercharger

Concordia, MO

Tesla

8 DCFC

CBL Mid Rivers Mall (St Peters, MO)

St Peters, MO

Electrify America

6 DCFC

eVgo Network: 6 Tesla: 6 ChargePoint Network: 5 Electrify America: 3 EV Connect: 3 Blink Network: 2 IONNA: 2 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	75.1	0	$26.29	$12.02
Efficient EV	62.6	0	$21.91	$10.02
EV Truck/SUV	100.2	1	$35.06	$16.03

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 3 days ago

Origin

O'Fallon, MO

Morning in O'Fallon on Monday

Local time

6:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Adrian, MO

Morning in Adrian on Monday

Local time

6:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°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

26 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

4h 53m 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 O'Fallon, MO to Adrian, MO covers 250.4 miles and takes about 4h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 70, MO 291, I 49. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 125.2 miles from O'Fallon, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.03 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.