Origin
O'Fallon, MO
Late night in O'Fallon on Monday
Local time
3:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from O'Fallon, MO to Cabool, MO
Drive Time
3h 27m
Distance
166.3 mi
268 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 15m
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6 AM
3h 28m
8 AM
3h 52m
10 AM
3h 36m
12 PM
3h 34m
3 PM
3h 37m
5 PM
3h 51m
8 PM
3h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
O'Fallon, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Cabool, MO
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Trip Overview
Traveling from O'Fallon to Cabool covers 166.3 miles and takes approximately 3 hours and 27 minutes. Because this journey fits comfortably into a single day, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend about $25 on fuel, making this an affordable trip across the Missouri Midwest. The route relies on a mix of I-44, North Bishop Avenue, and MO-100 to get you to your destination. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of scenery, the straightforward nature of this drive makes it a manageable trek for any driver.
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
83.1 miles from O'Fallon, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition from major interstates to local roads. With 52% of the journey spent on highways, you will encounter both fast-paced travel and slower, more deliberate stretches. Your longest uninterrupted segment occurs on I-44, spanning 67.3 miles of the total distance. As you move away from the interstate, the character of the road shifts, requiring you to adjust your pace when navigating North Bishop Avenue and MO-100. It is a varied route that keeps you alert by balancing high-speed transit with more technical, localized segments.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,290 ft
465 ft
Total Climb
1,294 ft
Total Descent
553 ft
Highest Point
1,290 ft
~138.6 mi in
Elevation Range
825 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from O'Fallon, MO to Cabool, MO is easy. At 3h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from O'Fallon, MO to Cabool, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Avenue of the Saints | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chesterfield Airport Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Olive Street Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Eatherton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MO 100 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between O'Fallon, MO and Cabool, MO.
1
Start on the route
26 ft
·
7 sec
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the route
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
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1 min
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South Main Street
3
Continue straight
3.1 mi
·
5 min
4
Continue straight
3.4 mi
·
5 min
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South
0.3 mi
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22 sec
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I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South
6
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
3.7 mi
·
4 min
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Avenue of the Saints
7
Take the exit slight right toward Chesterfield Airport Road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
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Chesterfield Airport Road
8
Continue on Chesterfield Airport Road
361 ft
·
7 sec
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Chesterfield Airport Road
9
Turn right onto Olive Street Road
210 ft
·
5 sec
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Olive Street Road
10
Turn right onto Olive Street Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Olive Street Road
11
Continue on North Eatherton Road
2.4 mi
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4 min
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North Eatherton Road
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
69 ft
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1 sec
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the route
13
Exit the roundabout
4.3 mi
·
6 min
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
95 ft
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2 sec
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the route
15
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 100 West: Gray Summit
75 ft
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2 sec
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MO 100 West: Gray Summit
17
Exit the roundabout onto MO 100 West: Gray Summit
0.2 mi
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33 sec
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MO 100 West: Gray Summit
18
Merge slight left
13 mi
·
18 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, US 50 West: St. Clair
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
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I 44 West, US 50 West: St. Clair
20
Merge slight left
67 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward MO E: Rolla
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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MO E: Rolla
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Tim Bradley Way
295 ft
·
6 sec
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Tim Bradley Way
23
Exit the roundabout onto Tim Bradley Way
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
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Tim Bradley Way
24
Turn slight right onto North Bishop Avenue
30 ft
·
1 sec
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North Bishop Avenue
25
Keep slight right to continue on North Bishop Avenue
144 ft
·
3 sec
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North Bishop Avenue
26
Continue on North Bishop Avenue
64 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
North Bishop Avenue
27
Turn right
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
28
Turn right
121 ft
·
9 sec
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Planning for just one stop is the best way to handle this 166.3-mile trip efficiently. Since the drive is under four hours, you have plenty of flexibility to depart when it suits your schedule, though leaving mid-morning can help you avoid peak traffic on the highway portions. Keep an eye on your fuel levels before leaving the more populated areas, as the transition to local roads may limit your immediate options. Use that single planned stop to stretch your legs and refuel, as the longest 67.3-mile stretch on I-44 can be fatiguing if you don't take a break beforehand. Staying mindful of your transition from the interstate to secondary roads will ensure a smooth arrival in Cabool.
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 83.1 miles from O'Fallon, MO, or about 1h 43m 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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.1 miles or 1h 43m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cabool, 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 166.3 miles and 3h 27m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.1 mi from O'Fallon, MO · 1h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 83.1 miles from O'Fallon, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cabool, MO
The final approach into Cabool, 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 Cabool, 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
$25.26 one way
$50.52 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $27.85 | $55.69 |
| premium | $4.80 | $31.39 | $62.79 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $36.95 | $73.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.9 | 0 | $17.46 | $7.98 |
| Efficient EV | 41.6 | 0 | $14.55 | $6.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.5 | 0 | $23.28 | $10.64 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Destination
Cabool, MO
Late night in Cabool on Monday
Local time
3:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°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
11 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
3h 27m 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 Cabool, MO covers 166.3 miles and takes about 3h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, I 64 East, Avenue of the Saints. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.1 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 $25.26 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from O'Fallon, MO to Cabool, MO is easy. At 3h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from O'Fallon, MO to Cabool, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from O'Fallon, MO to Cabool, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 465 ft to 1,290 ft elevation with about 1,294 ft of total climbing.
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