How far is O'Fallon, MO from Rich Hill, MO?

The driving distance from O'Fallon, MO to Rich Hill, MO is about 271.2 miles (436.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 30m 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
271.26 mi
05h 15m
Flight
204.14 mi
328.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.14 mi
Kilometers
328.53 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
271.26 mi
Kilometers
436.55 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rich Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 8:43 PM CDT
Return by in O'Fallon
Thu, Apr 16, 1:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave O'Fallon
2026-04-15T15:28
Arrive Rich Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 8:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:30 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
Nelson
MO

City in Saline County, Missouri, United States

From O'Fallon
135.5 mi
02h 37m
To Rich Hill
135.8 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    200.7 mi · 3 hr 46 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit

    1418 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward US 50 West, MO 291 South: Kansas City

    2959 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville

    767 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville

    16.9 mi · 25 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Cantrell Road

    629 ft · 19 sec · Cantrell Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    39.4 mi · 42 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MO B, MO A: Osceola, Rich Hill

    1013 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    3108 ft · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    119 m · 19 sec · 7th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Park Street

    36 m · 5 sec · Park Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
201 mi · 74%
I 49 South
39.6 mi · 15%
MO 291 South
20.4 mi · 8%
I 470 South
6.64 mi · 2%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.55 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.1 mi
204.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nelson
02h 37m from O'Fallon
Leave By
6:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving O'Fallon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rich Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 271.2 miles (436.5 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?

Nelson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.5 miles from O'Fallon and 135.8 miles from Rich Hill.

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

The direct path is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.1 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 6:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.09 one way or $72.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around O'Fallon and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rich Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Nelson

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

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

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Sedalia

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

Warrensburg

66 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

88 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Lee's Summit

117 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between O'Fallon and Rich Hill. Straight-line distance: 204.14 mi (328.53 km).

O'Fallon

#1 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Rich Hill

#2 Rich Hill

City in Missouri

Population1,322
Coordinates38.0964200, -94.3610600
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: O'Fallon (-90.69985, 38.81061)
End: Rich Hill (-94.36106, 38.09642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 437 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.57 gal
36.23 L · about $36.09
Round trip
$72.18
19.14 gal · 72.46 L
Estimated CO2
85 kg one way
Round trip: 170.1 kg / 375 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.09 $72.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.70 $81.40
Premium $4.65 $44.54 $89.08
Diesel $5.30 $50.76 $101.52

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between O'Fallon and Rich Hill. The current time is 15:28:04.

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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.