How far is Platte City, MO from O'Fallon, MO?
The driving distance from Platte City, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 244.1 miles (392.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222.3 miles (357.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Platte City and O'Fallon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Platte City and O'Fallon.
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Start on Main Street
2816 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto North Prairie View Road
114 m · 10 sec · North Prairie View Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
1711 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 435 East: Saint Louis
28 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70, US 24 West, US 40: Saint Louis, Kansas City, Sports Complex
1500 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis
143 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto George Brett Super Highway
2213 ft · 29 sec · George Brett Super Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
88.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO K: O'Fallon
1765 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Drennen Parkway
46 m · 3 sec · Drennen Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Drennen Parkway
51 m · 6 sec · Drennen Parkway
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Turn slight left onto MO K: O'Fallon
19 m · 3 sec
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Continue on South Main Street
3115 ft · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
8 m · 2 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 Platte City and O'Fallon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
88.2 mi · 01h 44m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Platte City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near O'Fallon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Platte City to O'Fallon?
The road trip is about 244.1 miles (392.8 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?
Pilot Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.9 miles from Platte City and 122.2 miles from O'Fallon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222.3 miles (357.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 9:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.47 one way or $64.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Platte City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near O'Fallon.
Stop Ideas Near Pilot Grove
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 Pilot Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Platte City and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 222.31 mi (357.77 km).
#1 Platte City
City in Platte County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 4,955 |
| Coordinates | 39.3702800, -94.7824600 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
#2 O'Fallon
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 89,769 |
| Coordinates | 38.8106100, -90.6998500 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 393 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $32.47 | $64.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.62 | $73.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.07 | $80.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.67 | $91.33 |
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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