How far is Poplar Bluff, MO from O'Fallon, MO?

The driving distance from Poplar Bluff, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
175.93 mi
02h 53m
Flight
142.88 mi
229.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.88 mi
Kilometers
229.94 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.93 mi
Kilometers
283.14 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 AM CDT
Return by in Poplar Bluff
Thu, Apr 23, 9:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Poplar Bluff
2026-04-23T03:17
Arrive O'Fallon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Poplar Bluff
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Leadington
MO

City in Saint Francois County, Missouri, United States

From Poplar Bluff
87.9 mi
01h 26m
To O'Fallon
88 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 16 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Pine Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Westwood Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Westwood Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on State Street

    1396 ft · 26 sec · State Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Westwood Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Westwood Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2283 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    112.6 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1750 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1735 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City

    118 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    18.1 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Saint Louis Lambert International Airport

    1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    645 ft · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    1 km · 57 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    13.6 mi · 17 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MO K: O'Fallon, Main Street

    119 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto East Terra Lane

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Terra Lane

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2830 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Westwood Boulevard
116 mi · 66%
I 55 North
20.9 mi · 12%
I 270 West
19.2 mi · 11%
I 70 West
14.3 mi · 8%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.33 mi · 1%
I 70
1.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Westwood Boulevard

Continue straight

113 mi · 02h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
142.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leadington
01h 26m from Poplar Bluff
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Poplar Bluff and Mostly Sunny near O'Fallon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km) and usually takes 02h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Leadington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from Poplar Bluff and 88 miles from O'Fallon.

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

The direct path is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.42 one way or $46.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Poplar Bluff and Mostly Sunny near O'Fallon.

Stop Ideas Near Leadington

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

83 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

91 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

92 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

111 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Poplar Bluff and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 142.88 mi (229.94 km).

Poplar Bluff

#1 Poplar Bluff

City in Butler County in Southeast Missouri, United States

Population16,807
Coordinates36.7570000, -90.3928900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: West Pine Street (-90.392904, 36.756949)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.21 gal
23.5 L · about $23.42
Round trip
$46.84
12.42 gal · 47 L
Estimated CO2
55.2 kg one way
Round trip: 110.4 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.42 $46.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.41 $52.82
Premium $4.65 $28.90 $57.80
Diesel $5.30 $32.94 $65.88

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 Poplar Bluff and O'Fallon. The current time is 03:17:57.

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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.