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

The driving distance from Richmond, MO to O'Fallon, MO is about 194.6 miles (313.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.8 miles (287.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
194.63 mi
02h 58m
Flight
178.79 mi
287.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.79 mi
Kilometers
287.73 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.63 mi
Kilometers
313.23 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in O'Fallon
Thu, Apr 16, 1:31 AM CDT
Return by in Richmond
Thu, Apr 16, 4:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-15T22:33
Arrive O'Fallon
Thu, Apr 16, 1:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
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
Huntsdale
MO

Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America

From Richmond
97.2 mi
01h 29m
To O'Fallon
97.4 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph SSW
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 Richmond and O'Fallon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1403 ft · 48 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Spartan Drive

    25.5 mi · 33 min · South Spartan Drive

  3. 3

    Take the exit left toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia

    954 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    19.9 mi · 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

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

  6. 6

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

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

  7. 7

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

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

  9. 9

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

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

  10. 10

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

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

  11. 11

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

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Drennen Parkway

    46 m · 3 sec · Drennen Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Drennen Parkway

    51 m · 6 sec · Drennen Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto MO K: O'Fallon

    19 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on South Main Street

    3115 ft · 2 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
110 mi · 56%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 28%
South Spartan Drive
25.5 mi · 13%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 1%
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial High
1.58 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.59 mi
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 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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
178.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntsdale
01h 29m from Richmond
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Richmond 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 Richmond to O'Fallon?

The road trip is about 194.6 miles (313.2 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Huntsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.2 miles from Richmond and 97.4 miles from O'Fallon.

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

The direct path is about 178.8 miles (287.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.91 one way or $51.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Huntsdale

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

45 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Hermann

93 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Warrensburg

111 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and O'Fallon. Straight-line distance: 178.79 mi (287.73 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

City in Missouri, United States

Population5,603
Coordinates39.2786200, -93.9768900
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
O'Fallon

#2 O'Fallon

The most populous city in St.

Population89,769
Coordinates38.8106100, -90.6998500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-93.976889, 39.278464)
End: (-90.699849, 38.810674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.87 gal
26 L · about $25.91
Round trip
$51.81
13.74 gal · 52 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.1 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.91 $51.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.22 $58.44
Premium $4.65 $31.97 $63.95
Diesel $5.30 $36.44 $72.88

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and O'Fallon. The current time is 22:33:07.

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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.