How far is Oakville, MO from Carthage, MO?
The driving distance from Oakville, MO to Carthage, MO is about 266.6 miles (429 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.2 miles (380.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Pulaski County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakville and Carthage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakville and Carthage.
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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
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, US 50 West: Tulsa
1.6 km · 3 min
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Continue on Soccer Park Road, North Highway Drive
1053 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 44 West: Tulsa
548 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
217.1 mi · 3 hr 56 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 96: Avilla
2896 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight
37.3 mi · 44 min
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Turn left onto Howard Street
942 ft · 43 sec · Howard Street
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Turn right onto East 4th Street
79 m · 13 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto South Grant Street
46 m · 4 sec · South Grant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Grant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakville and Carthage.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
217 mi · 03h 56m
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.
Sunny leaving Oakville and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carthage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakville to Carthage?
The road trip is about 266.6 miles (429 km) and usually takes 05h 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?
Waynesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.2 miles from Oakville and 133.5 miles from Carthage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.2 miles (380.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.49 one way or $70.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oakville and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carthage.
Stop Ideas Near Waynesville
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 Waynesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakville and Carthage. Straight-line distance: 236.16 mi (380.06 km).
#1 Oakville
City in Halton Region, Ontario
| Population | 36,143 |
| Coordinates | 38.4700500, -90.3045600 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carthage
City in Missouri
| Population | 14,732 |
| Coordinates | 37.1764500, -94.3102200 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carthage (-94.31022, 37.17645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 429 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $35.49 | $70.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.02 | $80.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.79 | $87.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.91 | $99.82 |
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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