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

The driving distance from O'Fallon, MO to Bismarck, MO is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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
95.77 mi
01h 59m
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
95.77 mi
Kilometers
154.13 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bismarck
Thu, Apr 23, 2:41 PM CDT
Return by in O'Fallon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave O'Fallon
2026-04-23T12:41
Arrive Bismarck
Thu, Apr 23, 2:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in O'Fallon
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 O'Fallon
47.9 mi
00h 59m
To Bismarck
47.8 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3116 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Drennen Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Drennen Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

    133 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13.5 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    872 ft · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    2339 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    723 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    19 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

    1911 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis

    2031 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

    18.3 mi · 20 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Farmington, Poplar Bluff

    914 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    729 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    9 m · 1 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    26.4 mi · 30 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 Business, MO 8: Desloge, Park Hills

    836 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    107 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Desloge Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Desloge Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on Taylor Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Taylor Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Community Drive

    527 ft · 19 sec · Community Drive

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    24 m · 8 sec · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Municipal Drive

    153 m · 10 sec · Municipal Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on Wood Drive

    695 ft · 14 sec · Wood Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on North Front Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Front Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right

    6.7 mi · 10 min

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 67 South
26.7 mi · 28%
I 270 South
19.6 mi · 20%
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
18.3 mi · 19%
I 70 East
13.6 mi · 14%
North Front Street
1.92 mi · 2%
North Desloge Drive
1.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 67 South

Exit the roundabout

26.4 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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
72.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barnhart
00h 59m from O'Fallon
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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 47.9 miles from O'Fallon and 47.8 miles from Bismarck.

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 23.7 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 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 O'Fallon and Bismarck. Straight-line distance: 72.07 mi (115.98 km).

O'Fallon

#1 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Bismarck

#2 Bismarck

Small city in St.

Population1,469
Coordinates37.7692200, -90.6248500
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Start: O'Fallon (-90.69985, 38.81061)
End: Bismarck (-90.62485, 37.76922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.79 L · about $12.75
Round trip
$25.49
6.76 gal · 25.58 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.75 $25.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.38 $28.75
Premium $4.65 $15.73 $31.46
Diesel $5.30 $17.93 $35.86

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 O'Fallon and Bismarck. The current time is 12:41:56.

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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.