How far is Bismarck, MO from O'Fallon, MO?

The driving distance from Bismarck, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 99 miles (159.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.98 mi
01h 39m
Flight
72.07 mi
115.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.07 mi
Kilometers
115.98 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.98 mi
Kilometers
159.29 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Thu, Apr 23, 8:04 AM CDT
Return by in Bismarck
Thu, Apr 23, 9:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bismarck
2026-04-23T06:24
Arrive O'Fallon
Thu, Apr 23, 8:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bismarck
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Barnhart
MO

Census designated place

From Bismarck
48.4 mi
00h 49m
To O'Fallon
50.6 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bismarck and O'Fallon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bismarck and O'Fallon.

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Front Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Front Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Wood Drive

    695 ft · 14 sec · Wood Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Municipal Drive

    153 m · 13 sec · Municipal Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    24 m · 8 sec · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Community Drive

    527 ft · 18 sec · Community Drive

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Taylor Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Taylor Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on South Desloge Drive

    2 mi · 3 min · South Desloge Drive

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward US 67 North: Saint Louis

    877 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    26.3 mi · 30 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1750 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1735 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City

    118 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    18.1 mi · 23 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Louis Lambert International Airport

    1 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    645 ft · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    1 km · 57 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 17 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MO K: O'Fallon, Main Street

    119 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto East Terra Lane

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Terra Lane

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2830 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bismarck and O'Fallon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 67 North
26.8 mi · 27%
I 55 North
20.9 mi · 21%
I 270 West
19.2 mi · 19%
I 70 West
14.3 mi · 14%
Center Street
6.68 mi · 7%
South Desloge Drive
2.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 67 North

Merge slight left

26.3 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
72.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barnhart
00h 49m from Bismarck
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bismarck and Mostly Sunny near O'Fallon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bismarck to O'Fallon?

The road trip is about 99 miles (159.3 km) and usually takes 01h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Barnhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.4 miles from Bismarck and 50.6 miles from O'Fallon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.16 one way or $26.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bismarck and Mostly Sunny near O'Fallon.

Stop Ideas Near Barnhart

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Barnhart, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Barnhart.

RAIL

Kirkwood

26 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

35 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

59 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

66 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bismarck and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 72.07 mi (115.98 km).

Bismarck

#1 Bismarck

Small city in St.

Population1,469
Coordinates37.7692200, -90.6248500
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Street (-90.624841, 37.769208)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.22 L · about $13.16
Round trip
$26.32
6.98 gal · 26.44 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.16 $26.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.84 $29.69
Premium $4.65 $16.24 $32.48
Diesel $5.30 $18.51 $37.02

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bismarck and O'Fallon. The current time is 06:24:56.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.