How far is Lone Jack, MO from O'Fallon, MO?

The driving distance from Lone Jack, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 202.6 miles (326 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187 miles (300.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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
202.59 mi
03h 10m
Flight
186.99 mi
300.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.99 mi
Kilometers
300.93 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.59 mi
Kilometers
326.04 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Thu, Apr 23, 10:40 AM CDT
Return by in Lone Jack
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lone Jack
2026-04-23T07:30
Arrive O'Fallon
Thu, Apr 23, 10:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 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
10:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lone Jack
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Rocheport
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Lone Jack
101.2 mi
01h 35m
To O'Fallon
101.4 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 21 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 Lone Jack and O'Fallon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    101 m · 26 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Bynum Road

    842 ft · 23 sec · North Bynum Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward US 50 East: Warrensburg, Sedalia

    1038 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    106 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Outer Belt Road

    7.4 mi · 10 min · South Outer Belt Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Broadway Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · South Broadway Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia

    1426 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    41 mi · 44 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    88.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

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

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Drennen Parkway

    46 m · 3 sec · Drennen Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Drennen Parkway

    51 m · 6 sec · Drennen Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto MO K: O'Fallon

    19 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on South Main Street

    3115 ft · 2 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 Lone Jack 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
131 mi · 65%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 27%
South Outer Belt Road
7.37 mi · 4%
South Broadway Street
2.73 mi · 1%
US 50 East
2.17 mi · 1%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

88.2 mi · 01h 44m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
187 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocheport
01h 35m from Lone Jack
Leave By
10:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lone Jack 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 Lone Jack to O'Fallon?

The road trip is about 202.6 miles (326 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Rocheport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.2 miles from Lone Jack and 101.4 miles from O'Fallon.

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

The direct path is about 187 miles (300.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 10:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.96 one way or $53.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lone Jack and Mostly Sunny near O'Fallon.

Stop Ideas Near Rocheport

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

56 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

65 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Hermann

103 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Warrensburg

105 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lone Jack and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 186.99 mi (300.93 km).

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#1 Lone Jack

City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States

Population1,378
Coordinates38.8708400, -94.1738300
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: (-94.174049, 38.870848)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 326 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.15 gal
27.06 L · about $26.96
Round trip
$53.93
14.3 gal · 54.12 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 127.1 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.96 $53.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.41 $60.82
Premium $4.65 $33.28 $66.55
Diesel $5.30 $37.92 $75.85

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 Lone Jack and O'Fallon. The current time is 07:30:27.

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.