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

The driving distance from O'Fallon, MO to Licking, MO is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
135.6 mi
02h 49m
Flight
110.27 mi
177.46 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.27 mi
Kilometers
177.46 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.6 mi
Kilometers
218.22 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Licking
Fri, May 1, 7:52 AM CDT
Return by in O'Fallon
Fri, May 1, 10:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave O'Fallon
2026-05-01T05:03
Arrive Licking
Fri, May 1, 7:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:50 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
Bourbon
MO

City in Crawford County, Missouri, United States

From O'Fallon
67.8 mi
01h 24m
To Licking
67.8 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph N
Destination
62°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South

    1523 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Avenue of the Saints

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Chesterfield Airport Road

    2700 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Chesterfield Airport Road

    110 m · 7 sec · Chesterfield Airport Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Olive Street Road

    64 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Olive Street Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Olive Street Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Eatherton Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North Eatherton Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    21 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    29 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    2098 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 100 West: Gray Summit

    23 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 100 West: Gray Summit

    1202 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, US 50 West: St. Clair

    1157 ft · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MO E: Rolla

    910 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Tim Bradley Way

    90 m · 6 sec · Tim Bradley Way

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Tim Bradley Way

    2010 ft · 49 sec · Tim Bradley Way

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto North Bishop Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on North Bishop Avenue

    44 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on North Bishop Avenue

    33.8 mi · 42 min · North Bishop Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left

    1705 ft · 39 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    21 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
3 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 West
67.6 mi · 50%
North Bishop Avenue
33.9 mi · 25%
MO 100 West
13.6 mi · 10%
North Eatherton Road
7.1 mi · 5%
South Main Street
7.03 mi · 5%
Avenue of the Saints
3.71 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 44 West

Merge slight left

67.3 mi · 01h 12m

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
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
110.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bourbon
01h 24m from O'Fallon
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving O'Fallon and Mostly Sunny near Licking.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Bourbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.8 miles from O'Fallon and 67.8 miles from Licking.

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

The direct path is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.03 one way or $36.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around O'Fallon and Mostly Sunny near Licking.

Stop Ideas Near Bourbon

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

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

RAIL

Washington

50 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

64 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Kirkwood

87 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Jefferson City

94 mi away
101 Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between O'Fallon and Licking. Straight-line distance: 110.27 mi (177.46 km).

O'Fallon

#1 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Licking

City in Texas County, Missouri, United States

Population2,872
Coordinates37.4994900, -91.8571000
Altitude385
CountryUnited States
Start: O'Fallon (-90.69985, 38.81061)
End: Licking (-91.8571, 37.49949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.78 gal
18.11 L · about $18.03
Round trip
$36.05
9.56 gal · 36.22 L
Estimated CO2
42.5 kg one way
Round trip: 85 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.03 $36.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.33 $40.66
Premium $4.65 $22.25 $44.49
Diesel $5.30 $25.35 $50.71

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between O'Fallon and Licking. The current time is 05:03:13.

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.