O'Fallon, MO to Pleasant Valley, MO is 222.1 miles and takes about 4h 15m via I 70, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Missouri, traversing the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on the interstate, making it a convenient option for a single-day excursion. If you're looking for a low-fuss drive with minimal navigation challenges, this route fits the bill. You'll spend the bulk of your time on major highways, so expect consistent travel speeds.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
111.1 miles from O'Fallon, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
200.7 mi
3h 46m
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
7.8 mi
9m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
5.6 mi
6m
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.8 mi
2m
I435 N
1.3 mi
1m
George Brett Super Highway
0.8 mi
<1m
South Main Street
0.6 mi
1m
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
0.6 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 200.7 mi, about 3h 46m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 54 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,890 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,438
Quietest
1 AM
~270 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between O'Fallon, MO and Pleasant Valley, MO.
Exit 8BToward I 435 North, US 24 East: Des MoinesUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 435; US 24
7.8 mi·9 min·Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
14
Continue on I435 N
1.3 mi·1 min·I435 N
15
Continue on I 435
0.1 mi·9 sec·I 435
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi·14 sec
Exit 52B I35Toward I 35: Kansas City, Des MoinesUse the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·55 sec
Exit I35 NToward I 35 North, MO 110 East: Des MoinesUse the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto I 35; MO 110
0.6 mi·40 sec·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 13Toward US 69 South: Pleasant Valley, Liberty, GlenaireUse the slight right lane.
20
Continue on US 69
0.2 mi·19 sec·Lewis & Clark Trail
21
Turn left onto Northeast Pleasant Valley Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Northeast Pleasant Valley Road
22
Arrive at destination
Northeast Pleasant Valley Road
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 15m estimated drive time, leaving in the morning from O'Fallon, MO, allows ample time to reach Pleasant Valley, MO, before evening. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $35, you can be flexible with your timing. The 200.7-mile stretch on I 70 means you can cover significant ground without needing to detour for fuel or a break. Keep an eye on traffic conditions, especially as you get closer to the Kansas City metropolitan area, as this can impact your arrival time.
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 111.1 miles from O'Fallon, MO, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 200.7 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 49 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.1 miles or 2h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pleasant Valley, 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.
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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 O'Fallon, MO
This is one driving day of about 222.1 miles and 4h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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 200.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 221.2 — 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
8
209.7 mi into trip|~3h 57m in
Take the exit toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Des Moines
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 8B
Toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Des Moines
9
220.1 mi into trip|~4h 10m in
Take the exit toward I 35: Kansas City, Des Moines
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 52B I35
Toward I 35: Kansas City, Des Moines
9
220.2 mi into trip|~4h 11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 35 North, MO 110 East: Des Moines
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit I35 N
Toward I 35 North, MO 110 East: Des Moines
8
221.2 mi into trip|~4h 12m in
Take the exit toward US 69 South: Pleasant Valley, Liberty, Glenaire
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 13
Toward US 69 South: Pleasant Valley, Liberty, G...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.05 one way
$74.10 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$40.27
$80.53
premium
$5.26
$45.99
$91.97
diesel
$6.18
$54.03
$108.06
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66.6
0
$23.32
$10.66
Efficient EV
55.5
0
$19.43
$8.88
EV Truck/SUV
88.8
1
$31.09
$14.21
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Oct 18, 2026
Origin
O'Fallon, MO
Morning
in O'Fallon on Monday
Local time
8:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Sunny
S 0 to 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Pleasant Valley, MO
Morning
in Pleasant Valley on Monday
Local time
8:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Sunny
S 5 to 12 mph0% chanceLive forecast
80°F
Columbia, MO
111 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
1 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
4h 15m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway cruising, with 91% of the 222.1 miles on major interstates. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch of highway at 200.7 miles on I 70. Expect plenty of exits and associated traffic merging as you approach urban areas. The highway portion should feel familiar to most drivers, offering a consistent driving experience for most of the trip.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 200.7 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 222.1 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: Lane positioning matters here; at 209.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 220.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 15m. Total distance: 222.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 200.7 miles on I 70. 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 Pleasant Valley, 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: Lane positioning matters here; at 209.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 220.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Pleasant Valley, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
