How far is Festus, MO from Oakville, MO?
The driving distance from Festus, MO to Oakville, MO is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Festus and Oakville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Festus and Oakville.
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Start on North 2nd Street
24 m · 5 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
103 m · 20 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
672 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Mill Street
2976 ft · 59 sec · South Mill Street
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Boulevard
2484 ft · 58 sec · Veterans Memorial Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
1472 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 19 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 Festus 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 55 North
Merge slight left
17.1 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Festus and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance 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 Festus to Oakville?
The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Barnhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Festus and 11.6 miles from Oakville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.26 one way or $6.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Festus and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakville.
Stop Ideas Near Barnhart
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 Barnhart.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Washington
Alton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Festus and Oakville. Straight-line distance: 17.93 mi (28.86 km).
#1 Festus
City in Missouri
| Population | 12,114 |
| Coordinates | 38.2206100, -90.3959500 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.98 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $4.91 | $9.82 |
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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