Origin
Cole Camp, MO
Late night in Cole Camp on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cole Camp, MO to O'Fallon, MO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 19m
Distance
161.4 mi
260 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 7m
★
6 AM
3h 19m
8 AM
3h 43m
10 AM
3h 27m
12 PM
3h 25m
3 PM
3h 29m
5 PM
3h 42m
8 PM
3h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cole Camp, MO
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O'Fallon, MO
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Trip Overview
Cole Camp to O'Fallon is 161.4 miles and takes about 3h 19m via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $25 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Missouri, taking you from one part of the Midwest to another. Expect a route that involves a good amount of turning, so it's not a straight shot. With a recommended one-day drive and a manageable fuel cost, this trip is a straightforward option for getting between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
80.7 miles from Cole Camp, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 69.2 mi | 1h 19m |
| MO C | 35 mi | 47m |
| C. F. “Red” Whaley Expressway | 31.9 mi | 35m |
| East Main Street | 20.2 mi | 27m |
| MO 5 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Drennen Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 69.2 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cole Camp, MO and O'Fallon, MO.
1
Start on South Maple Street
76 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Maple Street
2
Turn right onto MO 52
20 mi
·
27 min
·
East Main Street
3
Keep slight left at fork
160 ft
·
3 sec
4
Keep slight right at fork onto MO 5; MO 52
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
MO 5; MO 52
5
Turn left onto MO C
13 mi
·
17 min
·
MO C
6
Turn right
14 ft
·
0 sec
7
Turn left
99 ft
·
2 sec
8
Turn straight onto MO C
22 mi
·
29 min
·
MO C
9
Turn right onto MO C
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Southwest Boulevard
10
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward US 54 East: Fulton
11
Merge onto US 54
32 mi
·
35 min
·
C. F. “Red” Whaley Expressway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
13
Merge onto I 70; US 40
69 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward MO K: O'Fallon
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto Drennen Parkway
150 ft
·
3 sec
·
Drennen Parkway
Toward MO K: O'Fallon
16
Keep slight right at fork onto Drennen Parkway
166 ft
·
5 sec
·
Drennen Parkway
Toward MO K: O'Fallon
17
Turn slight left
62 ft
·
2 sec
Toward MO K: O'Fallon
18
Continue on South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
19
Turn right
25 ft
·
1 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 19-minute estimated drive time, leaving Cole Camp in the morning should allow ample time to reach O'Fallon with daylight to spare. Since this is a one-day trip with only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of around $25, flexibility is key. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition from highway to local roads, as refueling opportunities might be less frequent. The 'turn-heavy' nature of the route suggests paying close attention to your GPS or navigation system to avoid missing turns.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 80.7 miles from Cole Camp, MO, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 36 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.7 miles or 1h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near O'Fallon, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cole Camp, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cole Camp, MO
This is one driving day of about 161.4 miles and 3h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Cole Camp, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 69.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 80.7 miles from Cole Camp, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 59 and 160.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
59 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Take the ramp toward US 54 East: Fulton
Navigation decision point
Toward US 54 East: Fulton
5
91 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
5
91.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
|
I 70; US 40 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge onto I 70; US 40 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
160.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 16m in
Take the exit toward MO K: O'Fallon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MO K: O'Fallon
6
160.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 17m in
|
Drennen Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Drennen Parkway toward MO K: O'Fallon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MO K: O'Fallon
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.23 one way
$50.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $27.70 | $55.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $31.06 | $62.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.64 | $71.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.4 | 0 | $16.95 | $7.75 |
| Efficient EV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.12 | $6.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.6 | 0 | $22.60 | $10.33 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
O'Fallon, MO
Late night in O'Fallon on Tuesday
Local time
5:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating more local roads and intersections than a typical interstate journey. Only about 22% of the drive is on highways, so be prepared for frequent changes in direction and speed. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 69.2 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before you transition back to local roads. The driving experience will likely involve a mix of quicker highway segments and slower, more involved local road travel.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69.2 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 59 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 161.4 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 59 miles: Navigation decision point; at 91 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 91.2 miles (I 70; US 40 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in O'Fallon, MO
Full guide →St. Charles, Missouri is outside of St. Louis on the bank of the Missouri River. It was Missouri's first state capital and was one of the first stops by Lewis and Clark on their journey to explore Louisiana Territory. The historic Main Street has largely been restored to its 1812-era appearance including gas lights a boardwalk and is lined with shops selling artwork, handicrafts, home decorations, antiques. There are also many restaurants.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 19m. Total distance: 161.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 69.2 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at O'Fallon, MO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 59 miles: Navigation decision point; at 91 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 91.2 miles (I 70; US 40 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at O'Fallon, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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