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

The driving distance from Bolivar, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 214.3 miles (344.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
214.3 mi
03h 39m
Flight
168.76 mi
271.6 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.76 mi
Kilometers
271.6 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.3 mi
Kilometers
344.89 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Fri, Apr 24, 7:50 AM CDT
Return by in Bolivar
Fri, Apr 24, 11:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolivar
2026-04-24T04:11
Arrive O'Fallon
Fri, Apr 24, 7:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bolivar
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Rolla
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Bolivar
101.7 mi
01h 49m
To O'Fallon
112.6 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph W
Destination
74°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Broadway Street

    45.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · East Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Jefferson Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Jefferson Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the exit left toward I 44 East: Rolla

    1431 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    123.9 mi · 2 hr 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 Business, MO 100 East: Gray Summit

    970 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Manchester Road

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Manchester Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 109

    1108 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    68 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    157 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    30 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    2129 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Eatherton Road

    29 m · 1 sec · South Eatherton Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto South Eatherton Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Eatherton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Olive Street Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward Chesterfield Airport Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Airport Road

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Avenue of the Saints

  19. 19

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

    100 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto North Outer Road

    1650 ft · 31 sec · North Outer Road

  21. 21

    Continue on North Outer Road

    946 ft · 18 sec · North Outer Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Continue on South Main Street

    3115 ft · 2 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 Bolivar 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
3 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
124 mi · 58%
East Broadway Street
45.1 mi · 21%
Manchester Road
13.4 mi · 6%
MO 109
5.06 mi · 2%
North Outer Road
3.56 mi · 2%
Avenue of the Saints
3.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

124 mi · 02h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.5 mi
168.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rolla
01h 49m from Bolivar
Leave By
9:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bolivar and Showers And Thunderstorms near O'Fallon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 214.3 miles (344.9 km) and usually takes 03h 39m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rolla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.7 miles from Bolivar and 112.6 miles from O'Fallon.

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

The direct path is about 168.8 miles (271.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.51 one way or $57.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bolivar and Showers And Thunderstorms near O'Fallon.

Stop Ideas Near Rolla

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

78 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

89 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

95 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolivar and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 168.76 mi (271.6 km).

Bolivar

#1 Bolivar

State of Venezuela

Population11,196
Coordinates37.6144800, -93.4104700
Altitude322
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: East Broadway Street (-93.410428, 37.614401)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 345 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.56 gal
28.63 L · about $28.51
Round trip
$57.02
15.12 gal · 57.26 L
Estimated CO2
67.2 kg one way
Round trip: 134.4 kg / 296 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.51 $57.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.15 $64.31
Premium $4.65 $35.18 $70.37
Diesel $5.30 $40.10 $80.20

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Bolivar and O'Fallon. The current time is 04:11:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.