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Trip from O'Fallon, MO to Holts Summit, MO

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 50m

Distance

95 mi

153 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 43m ★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 46m

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

Downtown O'Fallon, MO, MO

O'Fallon, MO

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Holts Summit, MO, MO

Holts Summit, MO

Renzo Alarco

Trip Overview

This straightforward 95-mile drive from O'Fallon, Missouri, to Holts Summit, Missouri, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes. With 98% of the journey on highways, it’s a quick connection primarily utilizing I-70 and US-54. The estimated fuel cost is around $15, making it an economical option for a short excursion. Given its relatively brief duration and highway-focused profile, you won't need to worry about overnight stops. This route keeps you within the Midwest region, offering a familiar driving experience as you traverse Missouri.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

47.5 miles from O'Fallon, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 95 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive for this 95-mile trip. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates and highways, with I-70 and US-54 being the main arteries. The highway share is a substantial 98%, meaning you'll experience very little time on slower, local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 69.4 miles on I-70, allowing for a consistent pace. This drive is characterized by efficient travel, designed for getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 69.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and US 54. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 50m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 11 key points

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

6
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
6
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | South Main Street

Turn sharp left onto South Main Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

6
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | West Terra Lane

Turn left onto West Terra Lane

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 70

Merge onto I 70

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
70.2 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Take the exit toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton

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

Exit 148 Toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between O'Fallon, MO and Holts Summit, MO, road signs point toward Mexico and Fulton.

Mexico

70.2 mi in | ~1h 22m

Fulton

70.2 mi in | ~1h 22m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 70 69.4 mi 1h 20m
US 54 24.1 mi 26m
South Main Street 0.6 mi 1m
Center Street 0.1 mi <1m
West Terra Lane 0.1 mi <1m
South Summit Drive <0.1 mi <1m
East Hillcrest Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 70 — 69.4 mi, about 1h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

25 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
3

Turn left

34 ft · 6 sec
Toward I 70 East Use the left lane.
4

Turn sharp left onto South Main Street

284 ft · 11 sec · South Main Street
5

Turn left onto West Terra Lane

0.1 mi · 12 sec · West Terra Lane
Use the left lane.
6

Take the ramp

479 ft · 6 sec
Toward I 70 West
7

Merge onto I 70

69 mi · 1 hr 20 min · I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 148 Toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton
9

Turn left onto US 54

24 mi · 26 min · US 54
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward Center Street
11

Turn right onto Center Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Center Street
12

Turn right onto South Summit Drive

437 ft · 12 sec · South Summit Drive
13

Turn right onto East Hillcrest Avenue

70 ft · 3 sec · East Hillcrest Avenue
14

Arrive at destination

East Hillcrest Avenue

Trip Plan

This 1 hour and 50-minute drive is perfect for a day trip, offering flexibility in your departure time. Leaving in the morning or early afternoon will allow you to reach Holts Summit with plenty of daylight. With a fuel cost of about $15, you won't need to make frequent fuel stops. The longest stretch on I-70 is almost 70 miles, so plan for a brief rest stop before or after this segment if needed. Consider taking US-54 into Holts Summit directly via South Main Street for a clear arrival into town.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.5 miles from O'Fallon, MO, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.4 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 21 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 47.5 miles or 56m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 31m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from O'Fallon, MO

This is one driving day of about 95 miles and 1h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from O'Fallon, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 69.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47.5 mi from O'Fallon, MO · 56m into the drive

city in Warren County, Missouri, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warrenton, MO

48 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

Wright City, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Montgomery City, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.5 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 69.4 miles.

Arriving in Holts Summit, MO

The final approach into Holts Summit, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.85 one way

$29.70 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $16.31 $32.61
premium $4.89 $18.28 $36.56
diesel $5.61 $20.97 $41.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.5 0 $9.98 $4.56
Efficient EV 23.8 0 $8.31 $3.80
EV Truck/SUV 38 0 $13.30 $6.08

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

O'Fallon, MO

Late night in O'Fallon on Friday

Local time

12:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Holts Summit, MO

Late night in Holts Summit on Friday

Local time

12:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Warrenton, MO

48 mi in

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

17 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

1h 50m 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 O'Fallon, MO to Holts Summit, MO covers 95 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, US 54, South Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.5 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 $14.85 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 50m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
Between O'Fallon, MO and Holts Summit, MO, road signs point toward Mexico and Fulton.

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