How far is Danbury, CT from Oakville, CT?
The driving distance from Danbury, CT to Oakville, CT is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Danbury and Oakville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danbury and Oakville.
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Start on Library Place
71 m · 12 sec · Library Place
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Turn left onto Main Street
133 m · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto White Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · White Street
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Continue on Newtown Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Newtown Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 84 East: Waterbury
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
23.2 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight left toward CT 8 North: Torrington
2816 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
2756 ft · 52 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward CT 73: Oakville, Watertown
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Buckingham Street
2435 ft · 56 sec · Buckingham Street
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Turn left onto Ballfarm Road
627 ft · 28 sec · Ballfarm Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ballfarm Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Danbury and Oakville.
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.
I 84 East
Merge slight left
23.2 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain leaving Danbury and Rain Showers near Oakville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Danbury to Oakville?
The road trip is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Southbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Danbury and 15.2 miles from Oakville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.52 one way or $9.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Danbury and Rain Showers near Oakville.
Stop Ideas Near Southbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Danbury Fair
Waterbury City Hall
Edmond Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southbury.
Union Station
Wallingford station
Bridgeport
Meriden Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Oakville. Straight-line distance: 23.5 mi (37.82 km).
#1 Danbury
The most populous city in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
| Population | 84,317 |
| Coordinates | 41.3948200, -73.4540100 |
| Altitude | 121 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oakville
Oakville is a place in Connecticut, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.5934300, -73.0853900 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakville (-73.08539, 41.59343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.22 | $4.52 | $9.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.89 | $5.24 | $10.47 |
| Premium | $5.29 | $5.66 | $11.33 |
| Diesel | $6.40 | $6.84 | $13.69 |
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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