How far is Bridgeton, MO from Oakville, MO?

The driving distance from Bridgeton, MO to Oakville, MO is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.35 mi
00h 30m
Flight
21.31 mi
34.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.31 mi
Kilometers
34.3 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.35 mi
Kilometers
42.4 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakville
Fri, Apr 24, 1:10 AM CDT
Return by in Bridgeton
Fri, Apr 24, 1:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeton
2026-04-24T00:40
Arrive Oakville
Fri, Apr 24, 1:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bridgeton
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Des Peres
MO

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

From Bridgeton
13.2 mi
00h 15m
To Oakville
13.2 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bridgeton and Oakville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeton and Oakville.

  1. 1

    Start on Gist Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Gist Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gallatin Lane

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Gallatin Lane

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Natural Bridge Road

    1378 ft · 27 sec · Natural Bridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Saint Charles Rock Road

    918 ft · 24 sec · Saint Charles Rock Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 70, I 270 South: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Tulsa, Memphis

    642 ft · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270: Tulsa, Memphis

    2107 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 231: Telegraph Road

    1700 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Telegraph Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Telegraph Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Cliff Cave Road

    89 m · 15 sec · Cliff Cave Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    40 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgeton and Oakville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270
22.5 mi · 86%
Telegraph Road
1.62 mi · 6%
Gallatin Lane
1.24 mi · 5%
MO 231
0.32 mi · 1%
Natural Bridge Road
0.26 mi · 1%
Saint Charles Rock Road
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 270

Merge slight left

20.3 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
21.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Des Peres
00h 15m from Bridgeton
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bridgeton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bridgeton to Oakville?

The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Des Peres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Bridgeton and 13.2 miles from Oakville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bridgeton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakville.

Stop Ideas Near Des Peres

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Des Peres, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Des Peres.

RAIL

Kirkwood

3 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

20 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

43 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

51 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeton and Oakville. Straight-line distance: 21.31 mi (34.3 km).

Bridgeton

#1 Bridgeton

City in St.

Population11,498
Coordinates38.7670000, -90.4115100
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Oakville

#2 Oakville

City in Halton Region, Ontario

Population36,143
Coordinates38.4700500, -90.3045600
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Gist Road (-90.411771, 38.766972)
End: Cliff Cave Road (-90.304531, 38.470247)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.52 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.01
1.86 gal · 7.04 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.51 $7.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.96 $7.91
Premium $4.65 $4.33 $8.66
Diesel $5.30 $4.93 $9.87

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridgeton and Oakville. The current time is 00:40:06.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.