How far is O'Fallon, MO from Lincoln, MO?
The driving distance from O'Fallon, MO to Lincoln, MO is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.2 miles (233.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between O'Fallon and Lincoln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between O'Fallon and Lincoln.
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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
31.9 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO C
946 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest Boulevard
656 ft · 28 sec · Southwest Boulevard
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Turn left
21.9 mi · 29 min
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Turn straight
26 m · 3 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
13.1 mi · 18 min
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Turn right
27.9 mi · 39 min
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Take the ramp left toward US 65 South: Warsaw, Springfield
1372 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
1595 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Ohio Street
9 m · 1 sec · Ohio Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between O'Fallon and Lincoln.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
69.4 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving O'Fallon and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lincoln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from O'Fallon to Lincoln?
The road trip is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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 85.7 miles from O'Fallon and 86 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.2 miles (233.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 9:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.85 one way or $45.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around O'Fallon and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lincoln.
Stop Ideas Near New Bloomfield
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 New Bloomfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between O'Fallon and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 145.19 mi (233.66 km).
#1 O'Fallon
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 89,769 |
| Coordinates | 38.8106100, -90.6998500 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lincoln
City in Benton County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,197 |
| Coordinates | 38.3908600, -93.3346500 |
| Altitude | 293 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln (-93.33465, 38.39086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $22.85 | $45.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.77 | $51.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.20 | $56.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.14 | $64.28 |
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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