How far is Cape Girardeau, MO from Oakville, MO?
The driving distance from Cape Girardeau, MO to Oakville, MO is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and the county seat of Ste.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Girardeau and Oakville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Girardeau and Oakville.
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Start on Broadway Street
2 mi · 4 min · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto North Kingshighway
3.6 mi · 6 min · North Kingshighway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
1606 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
93.2 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Meramec Bottom Road
1117 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Meramec Bottom Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Meramec Bottom Road
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Continue on Baumgartner Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Baumgartner Road
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Continue on Baumgartner Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Baumgartner Road
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Turn right
40 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
37 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Girardeau and Oakville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 North
Merge slight left
93.2 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau to Oakville?
The road trip is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km) and usually takes 01h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sainte Genevieve is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Cape Girardeau and 54.6 miles from Oakville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.18 one way or $28.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cape Girardeau and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakville.
Stop Ideas Near Sainte Genevieve
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sainte Genevieve.
Du Quoin
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Carbondale station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Girardeau and Oakville. Straight-line distance: 91.16 mi (146.7 km).
#1 Cape Girardeau
The second-largest city in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.
| Population | 41,588 |
| Coordinates | 37.3058800, -89.5181500 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oakville
City in Halton Region, Ontario
| Population | 36,143 |
| Coordinates | 38.4700500, -90.3045600 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cliff Cave Road (-90.304531, 38.470247)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $14.18 | $28.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.99 | $31.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.50 | $35.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.94 | $39.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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