Origin
O'Fallon, MO
Night in O'Fallon on Saturday
Local time
11:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from O'Fallon, MO to Bloomfield, 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 33m
Distance
177.3 mi
285 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 22m
★
6 AM
3h 34m
8 AM
3h 59m
10 AM
3h 43m
12 PM
3h 40m
3 PM
3h 44m
5 PM
3h 57m
8 PM
3h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
O'Fallon, MO
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Bloomfield, MO
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Trip Overview
This 177.3-mile journey from O'Fallon, MO, to Bloomfield, MO, is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take about 3 hours and 33 minutes. With a fuel cost around $27, it's an economical choice for a quick getaway within the Midwest. The route primarily utilizes local roads, indicated by its turn-heavy profile and 0% highway share, suggesting a more intimate driving experience. You'll be making one planned stop along the way. This drive is well-suited for a single day, allowing for a relaxed pace without the need for an overnight stay.
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
88.7 miles from O'Fallon, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway | 101 mi | 1h 48m |
| MO 25 | 30.4 mi | 45m |
| I 270 | 19 mi | 23m |
| I 70 | 13.5 mi | 16m |
| Nash Road | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Rosa Parks Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| North Prairie Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
— 101 mi, about 1h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between O'Fallon, MO and Bloomfield, MO.
1
Start on this road
25 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto Drennen Parkway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Drennen Parkway
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
438 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
Use the slight left lane.
5
Merge onto I 70
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Exit 232
Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 270 South: Memphis
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
this road
Exit 232
Toward I 270 South: Memphis
9
Merge onto I 270
19 mi
·
23 min
·
I 270
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 55 South: Memphis
12
Merge onto I 55
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rosa Parks Highway
13
Continue on I 55
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
14
Continue on I 55
101 mi
·
1 hr 48 min
·
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 91
Toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
16
Keep slight right at fork
160 ft
·
3 sec
Exit 91
Toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
17
Turn right onto MO AB
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Nash Road
18
Enter roundabout onto MO 25
191 ft
·
3 sec
·
MO 25
Toward MO 25 South: Delta
19
Continue on MO 25
30 mi
·
45 min
·
MO 25
Toward MO 25 South: Delta
20
Turn right onto MO AA
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Prairie Street
21
Turn right onto MO J
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Missouri Street
22
Arrive at destination
MO J
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 33-minute duration, starting your drive from O'Fallon in the morning will give you plenty of time to reach Bloomfield comfortably. While there's only one recommended stop, feel free to add more as needed, especially since the route is not highway-dependent and offers flexibility. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as local roads can sometimes lead to longer travel times between services compared to interstates. The estimated fuel cost of $27 is a good benchmark for budgeting this trip.
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 88.7 miles from O'Fallon, MO, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101 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 39 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.7 miles or 1h 43m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bloomfield, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving O'Fallon, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 O'Fallon, MO
This is one driving day of about 177.3 miles and 3h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from O'Fallon, 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 Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway for about 101 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.7 miles from O'Fallon, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 101 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 140.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Drennen Parkway
Turn left onto Drennen Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
15.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 232
Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
7
15.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 270 South: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 270 South: Memphis
8
34.8 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis...
7
140.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 91
Toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.72 one way
$55.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $30.43 | $60.87 |
| premium | $4.89 | $34.12 | $68.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.15 | $78.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.2 | 0 | $18.62 | $8.51 |
| Efficient EV | 44.3 | 0 | $15.51 | $7.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.9 | 0 | $24.82 | $11.35 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Bloomfield, MO
Night in Bloomfield on Saturday
Local time
11:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Arnold, MO
89 mi in
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
18 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 33m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Established by 1750, Ste. Geneviève was the first permanent European settlement in Missouri. Early French Canadian settlers were drawn here by the rich agricultural land known as Le Grand Champ (the B...
5 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 85.6
View on nps.gov
Gateway Arch National Park
National Park
Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, a...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
$19
near mile 36.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a driving experience characterized by frequent turns rather than long stretches of highway. With a 0% highway share, this route is a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating through towns and along county roads for the majority of the 177.3 miles. There isn't a longest uninterrupted stretch of highway to note, as the entire drive is composed of local road segments. The road character will likely shift as you transition from the outskirts of O'Fallon through various communities on your way to Bloomfield.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 101 mi on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Drennen Parkway.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 177.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Drennen Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between O'Fallon, MO and Bloomfield, MO, road signs point toward Memphis and Mo Ab: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
Memphis
15.1 mi in
|
~20m
Mo Ab: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
139.9 mi in
|
~2h 38m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 33m. Total distance: 177.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 101 miles on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial 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 Bloomfield, 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 0.6 miles (Drennen Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park and Gateway Arch National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Bloomfield, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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