How far is O'Fallon, MO from Lone Jack, MO?

The driving distance from O'Fallon, MO to Lone Jack, MO is about 202.8 miles (326.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187 miles (300.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
202.77 mi
03h 55m
Flight
186.99 mi
300.93 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.99 mi
Kilometers
300.93 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.77 mi
Kilometers
326.32 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lone Jack
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 PM CDT
Return by in O'Fallon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave O'Fallon
2026-04-23T09:08
Arrive Lone Jack
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in O'Fallon
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Rocheport
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From O'Fallon
101.2 mi
01h 57m
To Lone Jack
101.6 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3116 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 70 East

    10 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto South Main Street

    87 m · 11 sec · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Terra Lane

    576 ft · 12 sec · West Terra Lane

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West

    146 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    189.2 mi · 3 hr 33 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MO F, MO H: Oak Grove, Levasy

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on MO F, MO H: Oak Grove, Levasy

    51 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Broadway Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · North Broadway Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Outer Belt Road

    7.3 mi · 10 min · South Outer Belt Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 150 West: Lone Jack

    1140 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Bynum Road

    158 m · 23 sec · South Bynum Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    101 m · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
189 mi · 93%
South Outer Belt Road
7.35 mi · 4%
North Broadway Street
2.84 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.64 mi
MO F
0.25 mi
MO 150 West
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

189 mi · 03h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
187 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocheport
01h 57m from O'Fallon
Leave By
9:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving O'Fallon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lone Jack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 202.8 miles (326.3 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Rocheport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.2 miles from O'Fallon and 101.6 miles from Lone Jack.

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

The direct path is about 187 miles (300.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 9:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.96 one way or $53.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around O'Fallon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lone Jack.

Stop Ideas Near Rocheport

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

56 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

65 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Hermann

103 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Warrensburg

105 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between O'Fallon and Lone Jack. Straight-line distance: 186.99 mi (300.93 km).

O'Fallon

#1 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lone Jack

City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States

Population1,378
Coordinates38.8708400, -94.1738300
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Start: O'Fallon (-90.69985, 38.81061)
End: Lone Jack (-94.17383, 38.87084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 326 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.15 gal
27.08 L · about $26.96
Round trip
$53.93
14.3 gal · 54.16 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 127.1 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.96 $53.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.41 $60.82
Premium $4.65 $33.28 $66.55
Diesel $5.30 $37.92 $75.85

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between O'Fallon and Lone Jack. The current time is 09:08:31.

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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.