O'Fallon, MO to Raymore, MO is 225.3 miles and takes about 4h 24m via I 70 and MO 291, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Missouri, taking you from the Midwest region of O'Fallon to the Midwest region of Raymore. It's a straightforward, mostly highway drive that's ideal for a single-day trip. You'll spend the vast majority of your time on interstates, making it a quick and efficient way to cover the distance.
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
112.6 miles from O'Fallon, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
200.7 mi
3h 46m
MO 291
11.1 mi
17m
I 470
6.4 mi
7m
MO 58
2.5 mi
4m
East Walnut Street
1.7 mi
3m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.6 mi
1m
South Main Street
0.6 mi
1m
South Franklin Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 200.7 mi, about 3h 46m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 42 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,518 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,027
Quietest
1 AM
~240 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.5×
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 Raymore, MO.
Exit 15AToward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's SummitUse the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 470; MO 291
6.4 mi·7 min·I 470; MO 291
11
Keep slight left at fork onto MO 291
3.3 mi·5 min·MO 291
Exit 10BToward MO 291 South: HarrisonvilleUse the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Take the ramp onto MO 291
0.6 mi·53 sec·MO 291
Toward US 50 West, MO 291 South: Kansas City
13
Take the exit onto MO 291
0.1 mi·18 sec·MO 291
Toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville
14
Keep slight left at fork onto MO 291
7.1 mi·10 min·MO 291
Toward MO 291 South: Harrisonville
15
Take the exit
138 ft·4 sec
16
Turn right onto MO 58
0.9 mi·1 min·MO 58
17
Enter roundabout onto MO 58
56 ft·1 sec·MO 58
18
Continue on MO 58
0.5 mi·56 sec·MO 58
19
Enter roundabout onto MO 58
135 ft·2 sec·MO 58
20
Continue on MO 58
1.0 mi·1 min·MO 58
21
Enter roundabout onto MO 58
115 ft·2 sec·East Walnut Street
22
Continue on MO 58
1.7 mi·3 min·East Walnut Street
23
Turn left onto South Franklin Street
0.1 mi·36 sec·South Franklin Street
24
Turn right onto East Olive Street
299 ft·13 sec·East Olive Street
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Arrive at destination
East Olive Street
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 4h 24m duration and 225.3 miles, departing O'Fallon in the morning allows ample time to reach Raymore before evening. The route is primarily highway, so plan for minimal delays, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the long 200.7-mile stretch on I 70. You'll want to fill up before heading out or find a service area along I 70. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your drive, but consider a brief break around the halfway point to stay refreshed.
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 112.6 miles from O'Fallon, MO, or about 2h 8m 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 50 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.6 miles or 2h 8m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Raymore, 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 225.3 miles and 4h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 209.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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.
8
203.1 mi into trip|~3h 50m in
Take the exit toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 15A
Toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit
8
209.7 mi into trip|~3h 58m in|MO 291
Keep slight left at fork onto MO 291 toward MO 291 South: Harrisonville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 10B
Toward MO 291 South: Harrisonville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.72 one way
$71.44 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg79 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.41
$39.08
$78.16
premium
$5.01
$44.39
$88.79
diesel
$5.45
$48.38
$96.75
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-17.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.6
0
$23.66
$10.81
Efficient EV
56.3
0
$19.71
$9.01
EV Truck/SUV
90.1
1
$31.54
$14.42
Gas CO2
79 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 Sep 5, 2026
Origin
O'Fallon, MO
Night
in O'Fallon on Friday
Local time
9:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Clear
SW 2 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued September 4 at 7:34PM CDT until September 5 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued September 4 at 6:02PM CDT until September 5 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill M...
Destination
Raymore, MO
Night
in Raymore on Friday
Local time
9:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Clear
S 6 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued September 4 at 7:34PM CDT until September 5 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued September 4 at 6:02PM CDT until September 5 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill M...
68°F
Columbia, MO
113 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
2 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 24m 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 almost entirely highway, with 98% of the 225.3 miles on interstates. You'll experience a long stretch of 200.7 miles primarily on I 70 before transitioning to MO 291 and I 470. Expect a consistent cruising experience with a high number of exits and potential for merging traffic as you approach urban areas. The shift from the interstate to MO 291 marks the end of the primary highway portion of your trip.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 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 MO 291. 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 19 significant decision points across 225.3 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: 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,096 ft546 ft
Total Climb
1,091 ft
Total Descent
541 ft
Highest Point
1,096 ft
~225.3 mi in
Elevation Range
550 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from O'Fallon, MO to Raymore, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Harrisonville along the way.
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 24m. Total distance: 225.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). 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.
Yes — we found about 29 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Raymore, 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. There are 29 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Raymore, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
