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

The driving distance from Rich Hill, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 254.9 miles (410.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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
254.86 mi
04h 14m
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
254.86 mi
Kilometers
410.15 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Wed, Apr 15, 6:12 PM CDT
Return by in Rich Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 10:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rich Hill
2026-04-15T13:57
Arrive O'Fallon
Wed, Apr 15, 6:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 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
8:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rich Hill
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 Rich Hill
135.1 mi
02h 07m
To O'Fallon
119.7 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Street

    36 m · 10 sec · Park Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    119 m · 19 sec · 7th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City

    890 ft · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    39.4 mi · 42 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

    817 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 291 North: Lee's Summit

    74 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East, MO 291 North: Sedalia

    2911 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Independence, Hamblen Road

    1191 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    91 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    9.4 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

    2063 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    88.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  23. 23

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

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Drennen Parkway

    46 m · 3 sec · Drennen Parkway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Drennen Parkway

    51 m · 6 sec · Drennen Parkway

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto MO K: O'Fallon

    19 m · 3 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on South Main Street

    3115 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
143 mi · 56%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 21%
I 49 North
39.6 mi · 16%
MO 291 North
18.1 mi · 7%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 1%
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial High
1.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.8 mi
204.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nelson
02h 07m from Rich Hill
Leave By
8:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rich Hill 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 Rich Hill to O'Fallon?

The road trip is about 254.9 miles (410.2 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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 135.1 miles from Rich Hill and 119.7 miles from O'Fallon.

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 50.8 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 8:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.90 one way or $67.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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.

RAIL

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 Rich Hill and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 204.14 mi (328.53 km).

Rich Hill

#1 Rich Hill

City in Missouri

Population1,322
Coordinates38.0964200, -94.3610600
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Street (-94.361063, 38.096347)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 410 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.99 gal
34.04 L · about $33.90
Round trip
$67.80
17.98 gal · 68.08 L
Estimated CO2
79.9 kg one way
Round trip: 159.8 kg / 352 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.90 $67.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.23 $76.47
Premium $4.65 $41.84 $83.68
Diesel $5.30 $47.68 $95.37

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 Rich Hill and O'Fallon. The current time is 13:57:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.