How far is Nixa, MO from Oswego, KS?
The driving distance from Nixa, MO to Oswego, KS is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nixa and Oswego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nixa and Oswego.
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Start on the route
18 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto East Mount Vernon Street
2355 ft · 1 min · East Mount Vernon Street
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Turn right onto North Massey Boulevard
6.5 mi · 10 min · North Massey Boulevard
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Turn left onto US 60 West, US 160 West, MO 13 North: Republic
1496 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto James River Freeway
9.3 mi · 10 min · James River Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 44 West: Joplin
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Captain Aaron J Eidem Memorial Highway
56.3 mi · 1 hr · Captain Aaron J Eidem Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South, US 71 South, MO 249 North: Neosho, Fort Smith
1447 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 249 North
1015 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
5 mi · 5 min · Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 49 Business, MO 171 North: Webb City
3027 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight right onto I 49 Business, MO 171 North: Webb City
1 km · 47 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East MacArthur Drive
72 m · 3 sec · East MacArthur Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto East MacArthur Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · East MacArthur Drive
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Continue on West Macarthur Drive
2 mi · 3 min · West Macarthur Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Demott Drive
40 m · 3 sec · Demott Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Demott Drive
3.1 mi · 5 min · Demott Drive
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Turn left onto East Pennell Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Pennell Street
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Turn right onto North Roney Street
1363 ft · 44 sec · North Roney Street
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Turn left onto West Walnut Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Walnut Street
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Continue on Imperial Road
1808 ft · 37 sec · Imperial Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Northeast Old Highway 96
4.8 mi · 7 min · Northeast Old Highway 96
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Continue straight
22.6 mi · 33 min
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Turn right onto Illinois Street
1001 ft · 46 sec · Illinois Street
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Turn right
14 m · 3 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 Nixa and Oswego.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Captain Aaron J Eidem Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Captain Aaron J Eidem Memorial Highway
56.3 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Nixa and Sunny near Oswego.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nixa to Oswego?
The road trip is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km) and usually takes 02h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Reeds is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.1 miles from Nixa and 59.3 miles from Oswego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.76 one way or $31.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nixa and Sunny near Oswego.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nixa and Oswego. Straight-line distance: 100.41 mi (161.6 km).
#1 Nixa
City in Christian County, Missouri
| Population | 23,330 |
| Coordinates | 37.0433900, -93.2943500 |
| Altitude | 395 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oswego
City in Kansas
| Population | 297 |
| Coordinates | 37.1675700, -95.1099600 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oswego (-95.10996, 37.16757)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 191 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.76 | $31.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.78 | $35.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.45 | $38.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.17 | $44.34 |
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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