How far is Oakville, MO from Ballwin, MO?
The driving distance from Oakville, MO to Ballwin, MO is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakville and Ballwin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakville and Ballwin.
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Start on the route
37 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
40 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Cliff Cave Road
52 m · 8 sec · Cliff Cave Road
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Turn slight right onto MO 231
49 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight right onto Telegraph Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Telegraph Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 255 West, US 50 West: Memphis
1315 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Dougherty Ferry Road
1160 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto Dougherty Ferry Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Dougherty Ferry Road
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Turn slight right onto Barrett Station Road
57 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Barrett Station Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Barrett Station Road
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Turn left onto Manchester Road
4 mi · 8 min · Manchester Road
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Take the exit slight right
51 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Holloway Road
129 m · 17 sec · Holloway Road
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Turn left
67 m · 18 sec
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Turn right
67 m · 16 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 Oakville and Ballwin.
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 255 West
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8.19 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
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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.
Sunny leaving Oakville and Sunny near Ballwin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakville to Ballwin?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Sunset Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Oakville and 9.6 miles from Ballwin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oakville and Sunny near Ballwin.
Stop Ideas Near Sunset Hills
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 Sunset Hills.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakville and Ballwin. Straight-line distance: 15.66 mi (25.2 km).
#1 Oakville
City in Halton Region, Ontario
| Population | 36,143 |
| Coordinates | 38.4700500, -90.3045600 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ballwin
City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 30,094 |
| Coordinates | 38.5950500, -90.5462300 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ballwin (-90.54623, 38.59505)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.56 | $5.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.16 | $6.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.61 | $7.21 |
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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