How far is Oakville, MO from Bridgeton, MO?
The driving distance from Oakville, MO to Bridgeton, MO is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Halfway Point
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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 Bridgeton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakville and Bridgeton.
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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
20.3 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 180: Saint Charles Rock Road, Natural Bridge Road
2329 ft · 50 sec
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Turn slight right onto MO 180 East: Saint Charles Rock Road, Natural Bridge Road
65 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Saint Charles Rock Road
84 m · 8 sec · Saint Charles Rock Road
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Turn left onto Natural Bridge Road
1602 ft · 40 sec · Natural Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Gallatin Lane
1.2 mi · 5 min · Gallatin Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gist Road
19 m · 3 sec · Gist Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gist Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakville and Bridgeton.
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
Continue straight
20.3 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Sunny leaving Oakville and Sunny near Bridgeton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakville to Bridgeton?
The road trip is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Des Peres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Oakville and 13.3 miles from Bridgeton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.54 one way or $7.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oakville and Sunny near Bridgeton.
Stop Ideas Near Des Peres
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 Des Peres.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakville and Bridgeton. Straight-line distance: 21.31 mi (34.3 km).
#1 Oakville
City in Halton Region, Ontario
| Population | 36,143 |
| Coordinates | 38.4700500, -90.3045600 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bridgeton
City in St.
| Population | 11,498 |
| Coordinates | 38.7670000, -90.4115100 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridgeton (-90.41151, 38.767)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.54 | $7.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.37 | $8.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.99 | $9.97 |
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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