How far is O'Fallon, MO from Climax Springs, MO?
The driving distance from O'Fallon, MO to Climax Springs, MO is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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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 03h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Callaway County, Missouri, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between O'Fallon and Climax Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between O'Fallon and Climax Springs.
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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
69.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton
1196 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left
71.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54 Business, MO 242
1772 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 54 Business, MO 242
10 m · 1 sec
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Turn right onto Horseshoe Bend Parkway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Horseshoe Bend Parkway
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Turn left
7.4 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
2515 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto N State Highway 5
4.9 mi · 7 min · N State Highway 5
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Turn right
14.3 mi · 21 min
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Turn right
2683 ft · 2 min
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Turn right onto Coulter Drive
33 m · 5 sec · Coulter Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Coulter Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between O'Fallon and Climax Springs.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn left
71.7 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving O'Fallon and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Climax Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from O'Fallon to Climax Springs?
The road trip is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
New Bloomfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from O'Fallon and 87.1 miles from Climax Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.98 one way or $45.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around O'Fallon and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Climax Springs.
Stop Ideas Near New Bloomfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between O'Fallon and Climax Springs. Straight-line distance: 136.2 mi (219.2 km).
#1 O'Fallon
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 89,769 |
| Coordinates | 38.8106100, -90.6998500 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Climax Springs
Climax Springs is a place in Missouri, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.1042000, -93.0501900 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Climax Springs (-93.05019, 38.1042)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
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 | $3.74 | $22.98 | $45.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.13 | $25.34 | $50.68 |
| Premium | $4.50 | $27.61 | $55.21 |
| Diesel | $5.97 | $36.66 | $73.32 |
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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