Trip from O'Fallon, MO to Mound City, MO

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 70, I 29, I 435. 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 154.3 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 $48.25 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.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from O'Fallon, MO to Mound City, MO?

The route from O'Fallon, MO to Mound City, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 47m

Distance

308.6 mi

497 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

23 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 34m ★

6 AM

5h 47m

8 AM

6h 14m

10 AM

5h 56m

12 PM

5h 54m

3 PM

5h 58m

5 PM

6h 12m

8 PM

5h 39m

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 Mound City, MO covers 308.6 miles and takes about 5h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 70, I 29, I 435 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 $48.25 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

154.3 miles from O'Fallon, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 55m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 47m. Total distance: 308.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 5h 47m highway drive covering 308.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and I 29. 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 I 29. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 308.6 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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.

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.

209.7 mi into trip | ~3h 57m in

Take the exit toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Des Moines

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 8B Toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Des Moines

240.8 mi into trip | ~4h 33m in | I 29; US 71

Keep slight left at fork onto I 29; US 71 toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 70	200.7 mi	3h 46m
I 29	67.1 mi	1h 12m
I 435	20.9 mi	22m
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway	7.8 mi	9m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway	5.6 mi	6m
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway	1.8 mi	2m
I435 N	1.3 mi	1m
George Brett Super Highway	0.8 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 Mound City, 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

2.7 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Continue on I 70

1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 70

2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Continue on I 70

0.8 mi · 58 sec · George Brett Super Highway

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 2 min

Exit 8B Toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Des Moines Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 435; US 24

7.8 mi · 9 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway

Continue on I435 N

1.3 mi · 1 min · I435 N

Continue on I 435

21 mi · 22 min · I 435

Keep slight left at fork onto I 29; US 71

37 mi · 40 min · I 29; US 71

Toward I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph

Continue on I 29; US 59; US 71

30 mi · 32 min · I 29; US 59; US 71

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec

Exit 84 Toward MO 118: Mound City

Turn right onto MO 118

0.2 mi · 21 sec · MO 118

Turn right onto US 59

0.2 mi · 49 sec · State Street

Turn left

97 ft · 7 sec

Arrive at 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 154.3 miles from O'Fallon, MO, or about 2h 55m 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 68 miles or 1h 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 154.3 miles or 2h 55m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mound City, 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 308.6 miles and 5h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 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 154.3 mi from O'Fallon, MO · 2h 55m into the drive

city in and county seat of Johnson County, Missouri, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warrensburg, MO

154 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

Mexico, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warrensburg, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 154.3 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 Mound City, MO

The final approach into Mound City, 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 Mound City, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Thailand Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Blue Springs, Missouri

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 198.4

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+18162293292

Visit website

Nelle Belle's Diner

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kansas City, Missouri

0.8 mi

Thailand Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 198.4

Blue Springs, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+18162293292

Visit website

Nelle Belle's Diner

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 220.4

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+18162161474

Cajun Crab House Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 88.2

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: 3–8 pm

+15732346277

Visit website

Broken Rice & Pho Restaurant Com Tam Viet

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 220.4

Gladstone, Missouri

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+18168005367

Visit website

Ginger Sue's

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 220.4

Liberty, Missouri

Hours: 6:30 am–2:30 pm

+18164077707

Visit website

Xuyen Vietnamese Restaurant KC

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 220.4

Gladstone, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18165992723

Visit website

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 198.4

Independence, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18167955520

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 88.2

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 88.2

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 88.2

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 220.4

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+18167922655

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$48.25 one way

$96.49 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 108 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$52.97	$105.94
premium	$4.89	$59.39	$118.77
diesel	$5.61	$68.13	$136.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$48

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$73–$98

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 108 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

23 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

St Peters, Missouri

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

O'Fallon, Missouri

Blink

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Columbia, Missouri

Blink

1 DCFC

Tesla Destination Charger

Kingdom City, Missouri

Tesla Destination

1 DCFC

Tesla Destination Charger

Columbia, Missouri

Tesla Destination

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, Missouri

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, Missouri

Tesla

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Boonville, Missouri

Electrify America

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 8 Blink: 3 Tesla Destination: 3 Other: 3 Tesla: 2 EV Connect: 2 Electrify America: 1 EVgo: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	92.6	1	$32.40	$14.81
Efficient EV	77.2	0	$27.00	$12.34
EV Truck/SUV	123.4	1	$43.20	$19.75

Gas CO2

108 kg

EV CO2

36 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 16, 2026

Origin

O'Fallon, MO

Afternoon in O'Fallon on Thursday

Local time

4:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Sunny

W 2 to 6 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 3:10PM CDT until April 16 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 3:10PM CDT until April 16 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Destination

Mound City, MO

Afternoon in Mound City on Thursday

Local time

4:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°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

7 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

5h 47m 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 Mound City, MO covers 308.6 miles and takes about 5h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 70, I 29, I 435. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 154.3 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 $48.25 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.

The route from O'Fallon, MO to Mound City, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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