Trip from O'Fallon, MO to Macon, MO

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

Drive Time

2h 52m

Distance

147.2 mi

237 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 42m ★

6 AM

2h 53m

8 AM

3h 15m

10 AM

3h 1m

12 PM

2h 58m

3 PM

3h 2m

5 PM

3h 14m

8 PM

2h 46m

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

This 147.2-mile drive from O'Fallon, MO to Macon, MO is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 52 minutes. With 98% of the route on highways, you'll find it to be a straightforward, focused drive. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $23, making it an economical option for exploring more of the Midwest. You'll spend the majority of your time on I-70, enjoying a continuous stretch of 88.4 miles before transitioning to US-63 and finally South Rollins Street. This route is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive detours.

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

73.6 miles from O'Fallon, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 52m. Total distance: 147.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this trip, with 98% of your journey taking place on major roadways. The drive begins with a significant 88.4-mile stretch on I-70, offering a consistent pace. As you progress, you'll transition to US-63, which maintains a highway feel, before a brief final segment on South Rollins Street. This route prioritizes efficiency, minimizing time spent on slower local roads and maximizing your time on faster thoroughfares. It's a drive designed for covering ground smoothly and directly.

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

There are about 15 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 88.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and US 63. 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 2h 52m drive. You will face about 13 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 13 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.

6

89.3 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Take the exit toward US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly

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

Exit 128A Toward US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly

6

89.5 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in | US 63 Conn

Merge onto US 63 Conn

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

Use the straight lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

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

Moberly

89.3 mi in | ~1h 46m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 70	88.4 mi	1h 44m
US 63	55.6 mi	1h
South Rollins Street	1.3 mi	3m
South Main Street	0.6 mi	1m
US 63 Conn	0.6 mi	1m
West Terra Lane	0.1 mi	<1m
Walker Street	<0.1 mi	<1m
East Washington Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 70 — 88.4 mi, about 1h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

88 mi · 1 hr 44 min · I 70

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Exit 128A Toward US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly

9

Turn right

174 ft · 3 sec

Toward US 63 North: Moberly

10

Merge onto US 63 Conn

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 63 Conn

Use the straight lane.

11

Merge onto US 63

56 mi · 1 hr · US 63

Use the straight lane.

12

Turn left onto South Rollins Street

1.3 mi · 3 min · South Rollins Street

13

At end of road, turn right onto East Washington Street

154 ft · 11 sec · East Washington Street

14

Turn left onto Walker Street

157 ft · 6 sec · Walker Street

15

Arrive at destination

Walker Street

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of just under 3 hours, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day. You can depart from O'Fallon, MO at your leisure, perhaps after morning traffic has subsided. With only one recommended stop and the longest uninterrupted stretch being 88.4 miles on I-70, you can easily plan your fuel and rest breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the longer highway segments, as the estimated cost is $23. Consider leaving mid-morning to enjoy a relaxed start and arrive in Macon, MO with plenty of daylight.

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 73.6 miles from O'Fallon, MO, or about 1h 28m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.4 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 32 miles or 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 73.6 miles or 1h 28m 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 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Macon, 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.

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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 O'Fallon, MO

This is one driving day of about 147.2 miles and 2h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 88.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 73.6 mi from O'Fallon, MO · 1h 28m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fulton, MO

74 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

Warrenton, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fulton, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 73.6 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 88.4 miles.

Arriving in Macon, MO

The final approach into Macon, 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 Macon, 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

$23.01 one way

$46.03 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$25.27	$50.53
premium	$4.89	$28.33	$56.65
diesel	$5.61	$32.50	$65.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	44.2	$15.46	$7.07
Efficient EV	36.8	$12.88	$5.89
EV Truck/SUV	58.9	$20.61	$9.42

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 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

1:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Macon, MO

Late night in Macon on Friday

Local time

1:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°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

15 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

2h 52m 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 Macon, MO covers 147.2 miles and takes about 2h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 70, US 63, South Rollins 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 73.6 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 $23.01 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.

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 straightforward 2h 52m drive. You will face about 13 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.

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

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