How far is O'Fallon, MO from Peculiar, MO?
The driving distance from O'Fallon, MO to Peculiar, MO is about 235.5 miles (379 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.6 miles (326 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m 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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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 Peculiar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between O'Fallon and Peculiar.
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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
200.7 mi · 3 hr 46 min
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit
1418 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 470 South: Wichita
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 49, I 435 North, US 71: Joplin, Kansas City, Des Moines
635 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
2610 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
701 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
15.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO J, MO C: Peculiar
1081 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
2140 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left
149 m · 42 sec
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Turn left
34 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between O'Fallon and Peculiar.
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
201 mi · 03h 46m
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 leaving O'Fallon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Peculiar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from O'Fallon to Peculiar?
The road trip is about 235.5 miles (379 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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 117.5 miles from O'Fallon and 117.9 miles from Peculiar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.6 miles (326 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 8:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.34 one way or $62.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around O'Fallon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Peculiar.
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 Peculiar. Straight-line distance: 202.58 mi (326.02 km).
#1 O'Fallon
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 89,769 |
| Coordinates | 38.8106100, -90.6998500 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Peculiar
City in Cass County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 5,660 |
| Coordinates | 38.7191800, -94.4585600 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
End: Peculiar (-94.45856, 38.71918)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 379 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
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 | $31.34 | $62.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.34 | $70.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.67 | $77.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.08 | $88.15 |
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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