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

The driving distance from O'Fallon, MO to Sikeston, MO is about 168 miles (270.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
168 mi
03h 10m
Flight
146.74 mi
236.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.74 mi
Kilometers
236.16 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
168 mi
Kilometers
270.37 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sikeston
Tue, May 12, 10:06 PM CDT
Return by in O'Fallon
Wed, May 13, 1:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave O'Fallon
2026-05-12T18:55
Arrive Sikeston
Tue, May 12, 10:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 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
10:38 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
Sainte Genevieve
MO

City in and the county seat of Ste.

From O'Fallon
84.1 mi
01h 35m
To Sikeston
83.9 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 Drennen Parkway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Drennen Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

    133 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13.5 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    872 ft · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    2339 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    723 ft · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    19 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

    1911 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis

    2031 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

    125.8 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62: Sikeston, Bertrand

    1057 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Malone Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · East Malone Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    33 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
126 mi · 75%
I 270 South
19.6 mi · 12%
I 70 East
13.6 mi · 8%
East Malone Avenue
3.05 mi · 2%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.51 mi · 1%
Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

126 mi · 02h 15m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
146.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sainte Genevieve
01h 35m from O'Fallon
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving O'Fallon and Sunny near Sikeston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 168 miles (270.4 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Sainte Genevieve is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from O'Fallon and 83.9 miles from Sikeston.

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

The direct path is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.36 one way or $44.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around O'Fallon and Sunny near Sikeston.

Stop Ideas Near Sainte Genevieve

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

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

RAIL

Du Quoin

70 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

73 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

74 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Carbondale station

78 mi away
401 South Illinois St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between O'Fallon and Sikeston. Straight-line distance: 146.74 mi (236.16 km).

O'Fallon

#1 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Sikeston

City in Scott County, Missouri, United States

Population15,968
Coordinates36.8767200, -89.5878600
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Start: O'Fallon (-90.69985, 38.81061)
End: Sikeston (-89.58786, 36.87672)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.93 gal
22.44 L · about $22.36
Round trip
$44.72
11.86 gal · 44.88 L
Estimated CO2
52.7 kg one way
Round trip: 105.4 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.36 $44.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.22 $50.44
Premium $4.65 $27.60 $55.20
Diesel $5.30 $31.45 $62.91

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between O'Fallon and Sikeston. The current time is 18:55:22.

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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.