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Trip from Piedmont, MO to O'Fallon, MO

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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 58m ★
6 AM
3h 10m
8 AM
3h 33m
10 AM
3h 18m
12 PM
3h 16m
3 PM
3h 19m
5 PM
3h 32m
8 PM
3h 3m

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

Downtown Piedmont, MO, MO

Piedmont, MO

Valeria Boltneva

Downtown O'Fallon, MO, MO

O'Fallon, MO

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Trip Overview

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 .

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Drive Character

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.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 67 is the longest continuous segment at about 81.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Driving Effort 10/10

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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

8
118.8 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 196 Toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chi...
8
119.1 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 West: Kansas City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 270 West: Kansas City
8
138 mi into trip | ~2h 47m in

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 20A Toward I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Lo...
7
139.1 mi into trip | ~2h 48m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 West: Kansas City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
8
153.4 mi into trip | ~3h 6m in

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 218 Toward MO K: O'Fallon, Main Street

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

118.8 mi in | ~2h 22m

Saint Louis

138 mi in | ~2h 47m

Saint Louis Lambert International Airport

138 mi in | ~2h 47m

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: US 67 — 81.3 mi, about 1h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MO B

66 ft · 4 sec · East Fir Street
2

Turn right onto MO 34; MO 49

0.9 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
3

Turn right onto MO 34

14 mi · 20 min · MO 34
4

Turn left

0.5 mi · 1 min
5

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 15 sec · this road
6

Merge onto US 67

81 mi · 1 hr 32 min · US 67
7

Keep slight right at fork onto US 67

0.3 mi · 27 sec · US 67
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
9

Merge onto I 55

21 mi · 22 min · I 55
10

Continue on I 55

1.3 mi · 1 min · Rosa Parks Highway
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 196 Toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

388 ft · 8 sec
Toward I 270 West: Kansas City Use the slight left lane.
13

Continue on this road

0.7 mi · 1 min · this road
Exit 196 Toward I 270 West
14

Merge onto I 270

18 mi · 22 min · I 270
Use the straight lane.
15

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 20A Toward I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Louis Lambert International Airport Use the slight right lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 11 sec
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City Use the slight left lane.
17

Continue on this road

0.6 mi · 57 sec · this road
Exit 20B Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
18

Merge onto I 70

14 mi · 16 min · I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

390 ft · 8 sec
Exit 218 Toward MO K: O'Fallon, Main Street Use the slight right lane.
20

Turn straight onto East Terra Lane

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Terra Lane
Use the straight lane.
21

Turn right onto South Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
22

Turn right

25 ft · 1 sec
23

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 77.5 miles from Piedmont, MO, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.3 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 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.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Piedmont, 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 Piedmont, MO

This is one driving day of about 154.9 miles and 3h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Piedmont, 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 US 67 for about 81.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in St. Francois County, Missouri, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bonne Terre, MO

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.

Popular next leg

Bonne Terre, MO to O'Fallon, MO

82.5 mi · 1h 41m

Pacing Suggestions

Fredericktown, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bonne Terre, MO

Meal break

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 check

Top up before US 67 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81.3 miles.

Arriving in O'Fallon, MO

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gateway Arch National Park

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...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour $19 near mile 122.9
View on nps.gov
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park

Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park

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...

25 mi from route ~62 min detour Free near mile 96.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.22 one way

$48.43 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
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

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

O'Fallon, Missouri

Blink

1 DCFC

EVgo Charging Station

O'Fallon, Missouri

EVgo

1 DCFC

TeslaPride

O'Fallon, Missouri

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 1 Blink: 1 EVgo: 1 Other: 1

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Piedmont, MO

Afternoon in Piedmont on Friday

Local time

2:36 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

O'Fallon, MO

Afternoon in O'Fallon on Friday

Local time

2:36 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°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

5 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

3h 9m 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 Piedmont, MO to O'Fallon, MO covers 154.9 miles and takes about 3h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 67, I 55, I 270. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 77.5 miles from Piedmont, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.22 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.

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.

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.

Between Piedmont, MO and O'Fallon, MO, road signs point toward Chicago, Saint Louis and Saint Louis Lambert International Airport.

How this page is built

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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