How far is Kearney, MO from Oakville, MO?
The driving distance from Kearney, MO to Oakville, MO is about 254.8 miles (410 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.7 miles (364.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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 09m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in the state of Missouri.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kearney and Oakville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kearney and Oakville.
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Start on South Jefferson Street
14 m · 6 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn right
7.1 mi · 11 min
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Turn right
2666 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left onto North Jesse James Road
1.3 km · 2 min · North Jesse James Road
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Turn left onto Miller Avenue
981 ft · 27 sec · Miller Avenue
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Continue on Dunbar Avenue
2366 ft · 1 min · Dunbar Avenue
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Turn left onto Beverly Street
90 m · 8 sec · Beverly Street
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Turn slight right onto Cliff Drive
77 m · 7 sec · Cliff Drive
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Continue on North Kansas City Avenue
1334 ft · 43 sec · North Kansas City Avenue
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
2186 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Saratoga Street
773 ft · 22 sec · Saratoga Street
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Merge slight right onto Isley Boulevard
13.5 mi · 19 min · Isley Boulevard
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Polo, Henrietta
1769 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 13 South: Henrietta
48 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Spartan Drive
24.5 mi · 31 min · South Spartan Drive
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Take the exit left toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia
954 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
19.9 mi · 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
81 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield
1567 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
25.1 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
1829 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis
1691 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 15 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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0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kearney 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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
81 mi · 01h 35m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kearney to Oakville?
The road trip is about 254.8 miles (410 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?
Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.6 miles from Kearney and 128.1 miles from Oakville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.7 miles (364.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 8:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.74 one way or $71.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kearney and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakville.
Stop Ideas Near Columbia
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 Columbia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kearney and Oakville. Straight-line distance: 226.75 mi (364.92 km).
#1 Kearney
City in Clay County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 11,155 |
| Coordinates | 39.3677800, -94.3621700 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| 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: 410 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $35.74 | $71.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $39.03 | $78.05 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $42.32 | $84.63 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $53.83 | $107.66 |
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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