How far is Carthage, MO from Oakville, MO?
The driving distance from Carthage, MO to Oakville, MO is about 265.5 miles (427.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.2 miles (380.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carthage and Oakville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carthage and Oakville.
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Start on South Grant Street
784 ft · 24 sec · South Grant Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Central Avenue
1557 ft · 44 sec · East Central Avenue
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Turn slight left
9.4 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
26.7 mi · 31 min
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Take the ramp straight toward I 44 East: Springfield
3171 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
217.6 mi · 3 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
871 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis
2033 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 231: Telegraph Road
1700 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Telegraph Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Telegraph Road
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Turn left onto Cliff Cave Road
89 m · 15 sec · Cliff Cave 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 Carthage 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 44 East
Merge slight left
218 mi · 03h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carthage 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 Carthage to Oakville?
The road trip is about 265.5 miles (427.3 km) and usually takes 04h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Waynesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.7 miles from Carthage and 132.8 miles from Oakville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.2 miles (380.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.33 one way or $70.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Carthage and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakville.
Stop Ideas Near Waynesville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carthage and Oakville. Straight-line distance: 236.16 mi (380.06 km).
#1 Carthage
City in Missouri
| Population | 14,732 |
| Coordinates | 37.1764500, -94.3102200 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| 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: 427 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $35.33 | $70.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.85 | $79.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.61 | $87.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.70 | $99.40 |
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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