How far is O'Fallon, MO from Kearney, MO?
The driving distance from O'Fallon, MO to Kearney, MO is about 220 miles (354.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.1 miles (322.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m 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 25m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Cooper County, Missouri, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between O'Fallon and Kearney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between O'Fallon and Kearney.
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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
168 mi · 3 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Higginsville, Warrensburg
1012 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right
24.6 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit left toward MO 10 West: Excelsior Springs
1495 ft · 41 sec
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 10 West: Excelsior Springs
13.5 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto Saratoga Street
773 ft · 27 sec · Saratoga Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Broadway Street
2186 ft · 1 min · East Broadway Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Kansas City Avenue
1334 ft · 37 sec · North Kansas City Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Cliff Drive
548 ft · 16 sec · Cliff Drive
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Turn right onto Dunbar Avenue
2366 ft · 1 min · Dunbar Avenue
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Continue on Miller Avenue
892 ft · 25 sec · Miller Avenue
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Turn right onto North Jesse James Road
1.3 km · 2 min · North Jesse James Road
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Turn right
2694 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left
7.1 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Street
14 m · 1 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between O'Fallon and Kearney.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
168 mi · 03h 11m
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 Likely leaving O'Fallon and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kearney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from O'Fallon to Kearney?
The road trip is about 220 miles (354.1 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?
Boonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.8 miles from O'Fallon and 110.2 miles from Kearney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.1 miles (322.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 8:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.26 one way or $58.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around O'Fallon and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kearney.
Stop Ideas Near Boonville
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 Boonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between O'Fallon and Kearney. Straight-line distance: 200.12 mi (322.07 km).
#1 O'Fallon
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 89,769 |
| Coordinates | 38.8106100, -90.6998500 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kearney
City in Clay County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 11,155 |
| Coordinates | 39.3677800, -94.3621700 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kearney (-94.36217, 39.36778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 354 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
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 | $29.26 | $58.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.00 | $66.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.12 | $72.23 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.16 | $82.32 |
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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