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Trip from Marshall, MO to O'Fallon, MO

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h

Distance

151.9 mi

244 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 49m ★
6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 9m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Saline County, Missouri, United States

Marshall, MO

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Downtown O'Fallon, MO, MO

O'Fallon, MO

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Trip Overview

This 148.3-mile drive from Marshall, MO, to O'Fallon, MO, will take you about 2 hours and 23 minutes. It's a straightforward, single-day trip, making it perfect for a quick getaway or an easy relocation. You'll primarily navigate local roads before merging onto US 65 South and then I-70 East. With a fuel cost estimated at $23, this journey through Missouri's Midwest region is quite budget-friendly. The route offers a practical, no-fuss experience for travelers looking to get from point A to point B efficiently.

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

76 miles from Marshall, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 90 mi 1h 46m
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway 45.7 mi 48m
US 65 8.2 mi 9m
North Odell Avenue 3 mi 7m
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway 1.9 mi 2m
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway 1.6 mi 1m
South Main Street 0.6 mi 1m
East Eastwood Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 90 mi, about 1h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marshall, MO and O'Fallon, MO.

1

Start on US 65 Bus

0.1 mi · 22 sec · East Eastwood Street
2

Turn right onto US 65 Bus

3.0 mi · 7 min · North Odell Avenue
3

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward US 65 South
4

Merge onto US 65

8.2 mi · 9 min · US 65
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
6

Merge onto I 70; US 40

23 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

22 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
8

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.6 mi · 1 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
10

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
11

Continue on I 70; US 40

88 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward MO K: O'Fallon Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn straight onto Drennen Parkway

150 ft · 3 sec · Drennen Parkway
Toward MO K: O'Fallon
14

Keep slight right at fork onto Drennen Parkway

166 ft · 5 sec · Drennen Parkway
Toward MO K: O'Fallon
15

Turn slight left

62 ft · 2 sec
Toward MO K: O'Fallon
16

Continue on South Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
17

Turn right

25 ft · 1 sec
18

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 2 hour and 23-minute duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Consider departing in the morning to allow ample time for navigating the numerous turns without feeling rushed, especially since there are no designated stops. The estimated fuel cost of $23 is quite reasonable, so you shouldn't have any major budget concerns. Keep an eye on your GPS, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means staying on track is key. A good tip for this route would be to ensure your navigation system is fully charged or has a reliable power source, given the frequent directional changes.

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 76 miles from Marshall, MO, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90 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 33 miles or 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 76 miles or 1h 29m 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 26m

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 Marshall, 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 Marshall, MO

This is one driving day of about 151.9 miles and 3h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Marshall, 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 90 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Montgomery City, MO, MO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Montgomery City, MO

76 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

Boonville, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbia, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76 miles from Marshall, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 65.1

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 141.1

Wentzville, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 151.9

O'Fallon, Missouri

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 65.1

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Flying J EV Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 119.4

Warrenton, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16364562001

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 65.1

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Pilot EV Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 32.6

Boonville, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16608829120

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 54.3

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 151.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 65 Bus / North Odell Avenue

Turn right onto US 65 Bus / North Odell Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
11.4 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
4
35 mi into trip | ~43m in | I 70 / U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 / U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
150.9 mi into trip | ~2h 57m 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
151.3 mi into trip | ~2h 58m 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

$23.75 one way

$47.50 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $26.07 $52.15
premium $4.89 $29.23 $58.46
diesel $5.61 $33.54 $67.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 45.6 0 $15.95 $7.29
Efficient EV 38 0 $13.29 $6.08
EV Truck/SUV 60.8 0 $21.27 $9.72

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Marshall, MO

Night in Marshall on Saturday

Local time

11:14 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

O'Fallon, MO

Night in O'Fallon on Saturday

Local time

11:14 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°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

14 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 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?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 148.3-mile journey, as indicated by the 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads and potentially some county routes, rather than long stretches of interstate. The drive progresses through various local road segments, requiring your attention to navigation and speed changes. While there isn't a 'longest stretch' specified, the 'turn-heavy' nature suggests frequent adjustments and a more engaged driving experience, keeping you connected to the landscape through smaller communities.

Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 90 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 65 Bus / North Odell Avenue.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 151.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (US 65 Bus / North Odell Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 35 miles (I 70 / U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 151.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (5%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 90 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.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 65 Bus / North Odell Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 35 miles (I 70 / U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.0 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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