Gateway Arch National Park
National Park
Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, a...
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 9m
Distance
154.9 mi
249 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Good
4 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Piedmont, MO
Valeria Boltneva
O'Fallon, MO
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The drive from Piedmont, MO to O'Fallon, MO covers 154.9 miles and takes about 3h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 67, I 55, I 270 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 81.3 miles on US 67. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
77.5 miles from Piedmont, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 9m. Total distance: 154.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 3h 9m highway drive covering 154.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 67 and I 55. The longest continuous stretch is about 81.3 miles on US 67.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 67 and I 55. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 118.8 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 154.9 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 118.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 138 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 West: Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Louis Lambert International Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MO K: O'Fallon, Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Piedmont, MO and O'Fallon, MO, road signs point toward Chicago, Saint Louis and Saint Louis Lambert International Airport.
Chicago
Saint Louis
Saint Louis Lambert International Airport
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 67 | 81.3 mi | 1h 33m |
| I 55 | 20.5 mi | 22m |
| I 270 | 18.1 mi | 22m |
| MO 34 | 13.7 mi | 20m |
| I 70 | 13.6 mi | 16m |
| Rosa Parks Highway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East Terra Lane | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Piedmont, MO and O'Fallon, MO.
Start on MO B
Turn right onto MO 34; MO 49
Turn right onto MO 34
Turn left
Continue on this road
Merge onto US 67
Keep slight right at fork onto US 67
Take the exit
Merge onto I 55
Continue on I 55
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on this road
Merge onto I 270
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on this road
Merge onto I 70
Take the exit
Turn straight onto East Terra Lane
Turn right onto South Main Street
Turn right
Arrive at destination
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.
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 34 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.5 miles or 1h 35m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near O'Fallon, MO than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Piedmont, 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 Piedmont, MO
This is one driving day of about 154.9 miles and 3h 9m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.5 mi from Piedmont, MO · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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.
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 77.5 miles from Piedmont, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 67 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.3 miles.
The final approach into O'Fallon, 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 O'Fallon, MO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
National Park
Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, a...
National Historical Park
Established by 1750, Ste. Geneviève was the first permanent European settlement in Missouri. Early French Canadian settlers were drawn here by the rich agricultural land known as Le Grand Champ (the B...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Regular Gas
$24.22 one way
$48.43 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $26.59 | $53.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $29.81 | $59.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.20 | $68.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
4 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good
ChargePoint Charging Station
St Peters, Missouri
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
O'Fallon, Missouri
1 DCFC
EVgo Charging Station
O'Fallon, Missouri
1 DCFC
TeslaPride
O'Fallon, Missouri
1 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.5 | 0 | $16.26 | $7.44 |
| Efficient EV | 38.7 | 0 | $13.55 | $6.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62 | 0 | $21.69 | $9.91 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Piedmont on Friday
Local time
2:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in O'Fallon on Friday
Local time
2:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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