How far is Kennett, MO from Oakville, MO?

The driving distance from Kennett, MO to Oakville, MO is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155 miles (249.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
198.53 mi
03h 00m
Flight
154.95 mi
249.37 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.95 mi
Kilometers
249.37 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.53 mi
Kilometers
319.51 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakville
Thu, Oct 15, 5:17 PM CDT
Return by in Kennett
Thu, Oct 15, 8:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kennett
2026-10-15T14:16
Arrive Oakville
Thu, Oct 15, 5:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kennett
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Cape Girardeau
MO

The second-largest city in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.

From Kennett
99.2 mi
01h 30m
To Oakville
99.4 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kennett and Oakville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kennett and Oakville.

  1. 1

    Start on Kennett Street

    41 m · 8 sec · Kennett Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Street

    17.7 mi · 21 min · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North, US 61 North: Saint Louis

    1637 ft · 56 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    76 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    99.6 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Meramec Bottom Road

    1117 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Meramec Bottom Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Meramec Bottom Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Baumgartner Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Baumgartner Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Baumgartner Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Baumgartner Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    40 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennett and Oakville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
176 mi · 89%
1st Street
17.7 mi · 9%
Baumgartner Road
3.4 mi · 2%
Meramec Bottom Road
1.17 mi · 1%
Kennett Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left

99.6 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.5 mi
155 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cape Girardeau
01h 30m from Kennett
Leave By
10:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny leaving Kennett and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Oakville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kennett to Oakville?

The road trip is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Cape Girardeau is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.2 miles from Kennett and 99.4 miles from Oakville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 155 miles (249.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 10:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.86 one way or $55.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny around Kennett and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Oakville.

Stop Ideas Near Cape Girardeau

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cape Girardeau, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cape Girardeau.

RAIL

Carbondale station

54 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
BUS

Vienna, IL

56 mi away
504 West Vine Street
BUS

Marion, IL

69 mi away
2100 West Main Street
RAIL

Du Quoin

82 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kennett and Oakville. Straight-line distance: 154.95 mi (249.37 km).

Kennett

#1 Kennett

City in Dunklin County, Missouri, United States

Population10,034
Coordinates36.2361800, -90.0556500
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Oakville

#2 Oakville

City in Halton Region, Ontario

Population36,143
Coordinates38.4700500, -90.3045600
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: Kennett Street (-90.055614, 36.23618)
End: Cliff Cave Road (-90.304531, 38.470247)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.01 gal
26.52 L · about $27.86
Round trip
$55.73
14.02 gal · 53.04 L
Estimated CO2
62.3 kg one way
Round trip: 124.6 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $27.86 $55.73
Mid-grade $4.34 $30.43 $60.86
Premium $4.71 $33.00 $65.99
Diesel $5.99 $41.98 $83.95

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kennett and Oakville. The current time is 14:16:50.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.