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

The driving distance from Bloomfield, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.5 miles (224.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
178.19 mi
02h 52m
Flight
139.47 mi
224.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.47 mi
Kilometers
224.46 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.19 mi
Kilometers
286.77 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Sat, May 2, 7:51 AM CDT
Return by in Bloomfield
Sat, May 2, 10:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomfield
2026-05-02T04:58
Arrive O'Fallon
Sat, May 2, 7:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomfield
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
Saint Mary
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Bloomfield
88.9 mi
01h 26m
To O'Fallon
89.2 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph N
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Missouri Street

    11 m · 7 sec · West Missouri Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Prairie Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Prairie Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    30.3 mi · 45 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Interstate 55

    60 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Interstate 55

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 55 North, US 61 North: Cape Girardeau

    1122 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    101.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  10. 10

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

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

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

    118 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    18.1 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

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

    1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

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

    645 ft · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    1 km · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 17 min

  18. 18

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

    119 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto East Terra Lane

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Terra Lane

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2830 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomfield 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
103 mi · 58%
I 270 West
19.2 mi · 11%
I 70 West
14.3 mi · 8%
Interstate 55
5.78 mi · 3%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.33 mi · 1%
North Prairie Street
1.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left

102 mi · 01h 49m

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
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.7 mi
139.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Mary
01h 26m from Bloomfield
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bloomfield and Sunny near O'Fallon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 178.2 miles (286.8 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Saint Mary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.9 miles from Bloomfield and 89.2 miles from O'Fallon.

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

The direct path is about 139.5 miles (224.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.72 one way or $47.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Mary

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Mary, 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 Saint Mary.

RAIL

Du Quoin

64 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
RAIL

Carbondale station

67 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

86 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

88 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomfield and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 139.47 mi (224.46 km).

Bloomfield

#1 Bloomfield

City in Stoddard County, Missouri, USA

Population1,819
Coordinates36.8858900, -89.9292600
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: West Missouri Street (-89.929257, 36.885927)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.29 gal
23.8 L · about $23.72
Round trip
$47.44
12.58 gal · 47.6 L
Estimated CO2
55.9 kg one way
Round trip: 111.8 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.72 $47.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.75 $53.50
Premium $4.65 $29.27 $58.55
Diesel $5.30 $33.36 $66.72

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomfield and O'Fallon. The current time is 04:58:18.

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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.