How far is O'Fallon, MO from Chillicothe, MO?
The driving distance from O'Fallon, MO to Chillicothe, MO is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167 miles (268.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Monroe County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between O'Fallon and Chillicothe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between O'Fallon and Chillicothe.
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Start on the route
8 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
3116 ft · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto I 70 East
10 m · 6 sec
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Turn sharp left onto South Main Street
87 m · 11 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Terra Lane
576 ft · 12 sec · West Terra Lane
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Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West
146 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Hannibal
2234 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
73.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left
76 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Paris Gravel Road
2645 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road
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Keep slight right to continue on County Road 422
85 m · 9 sec · County Road 422
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Turn right onto Veterans Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Monroe City
1226 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
111.4 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65, US 36 Business: Chillicothe, Carrollton
975 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
98 m · 15 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Locust Street
687 ft · 30 sec · Locust Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Locust Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between O'Fallon and Chillicothe.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
111 mi · 02h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving O'Fallon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chillicothe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from O'Fallon to Chillicothe?
The road trip is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?
Monroe City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.7 miles from O'Fallon and 101.9 miles from Chillicothe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167 miles (268.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 8:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.08 one way or $54.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around O'Fallon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chillicothe.
Stop Ideas Near Monroe City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monroe City.
Quincy
La Plata
Hermann
Fort Madison station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between O'Fallon and Chillicothe. Straight-line distance: 166.99 mi (268.74 km).
#1 O'Fallon
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 89,769 |
| Coordinates | 38.8106100, -90.6998500 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chillicothe
City in Missouri
| Population | 8,915 |
| Coordinates | 39.7952900, -93.5524400 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chillicothe (-93.55244, 39.79529)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 328 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $27.08 | $54.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.54 | $61.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.42 | $66.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.08 | $76.17 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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