Origin
O'Fallon, MO
Late night in O'Fallon on Sunday
Local time
1:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from O'Fallon, MO to Four Seasons, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 55m
Distance
146.7 mi
236 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 45m
★
6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m
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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Four Seasons, MO
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Trip Overview
O'Fallon, MO to Four Seasons, MO is 146.7 miles and takes about 2h 55m via I 70 and US 54, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive keeps you primarily on interstates and major U.S. routes as you travel within the Midwest. It's a straightforward trip suitable for a single day, ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without significant detours. The route is designed for steady progress, making it a practical choice for a quick getaway or transit.
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
73.3 miles from O'Fallon, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 69.4 mi | 1h 20m |
| US 54 | 69.3 mi | 1h 17m |
| Horseshoe Bend Parkway | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Bagnell Dam Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 6m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cherokee Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Spirea Point | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Terra Lane | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 69.4 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between O'Fallon, MO and Four Seasons, 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
34 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 70 East
Use the left lane.
4
Turn sharp left onto South Main Street
284 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Main Street
5
Turn left onto West Terra Lane
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
West Terra Lane
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
479 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 70 West
7
Merge onto I 70
69 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 148
Toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton
9
Turn left onto US 54
69 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
US 54
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward US 54 Business
11
Enter roundabout onto US 54 Business
114 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bagnell Dam Boulevard
12
Continue on US 54 Business
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Bagnell Dam Boulevard
13
Enter roundabout onto US 54 Business
117 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bagnell Dam Boulevard
14
Continue on US 54 Business
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Bagnell Dam Boulevard
15
Turn right onto MO HH
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Horseshoe Bend Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Cherokee Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Cherokee Road
17
Turn left onto Spirea Point
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Spirea Point
18
Arrive at destination
Spirea Point
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 2h 55m duration, you can comfortably start your drive anytime in the morning and still have plenty of daylight remaining. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $23, this trip is budget-friendly and doesn't require extensive planning. Pay attention to the transition from I 70 to US 54, as this is where the character of the drive begins to change. Ensure you have enough fuel before departing O'Fallon, as the longest stretch on I 70 is nearly 70 miles.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.3 miles from O'Fallon, MO, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.4 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 32 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.3 miles or 1h 26m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Four Seasons, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 146.7 miles and 2h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 I 70 for about 69.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73.3 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 I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.4 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 139.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn left toward I 70 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 70 East
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Main Street
Turn sharp left onto South Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
West Terra Lane
Turn left onto West Terra Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
70.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 148
Toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton
6
139.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 40m in
|
US 54 Business / Bagnell Dam Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto US 54 Business / Bagnell Dam Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.93 one way
$45.87 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.18 | $50.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.23 | $56.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.39 | $64.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44 | 0 | $15.40 | $7.04 |
| Efficient EV | 36.7 | 0 | $12.84 | $5.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.7 | 0 | $20.54 | $9.39 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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
Four Seasons, MO
Late night in Four Seasons on Sunday
Local time
1:00 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 55m 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 predominantly highway experience, with 97% of your journey on high-speed roads like I 70 and US 54. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 69.4 miles on I 70, offering a solid period of consistent driving. While largely interstate, the route incorporates Horseshoe Bend Parkway, suggesting a potential shift in scenery as you approach your destination. This drive is characterized by efficiency rather than winding, scenic byways, allowing for a predictable and smooth travel pace.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69.4 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and US 54. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 55m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (South Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.7 miles (West Terra Lane): 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 Four Seasons, MO, road signs point toward Mexico and Fulton.
Mexico
70.2 mi in
|
~1h 22m
Fulton
70.2 mi in
|
~1h 22m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 55m. Total distance: 146.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 69.4 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (South Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.7 miles (West Terra Lane): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Four Seasons, MO before heading back.
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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