How far is Oakville, MO from Clayton, MO?

The driving distance from Oakville, MO to Clayton, MO is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.7 mi
00h 30m
Flight
11.96 mi
19.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.96 mi
Kilometers
19.25 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.7 mi
Kilometers
23.65 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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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 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clayton
Thu, Oct 15, 3:53 PM CDT
Return by in Oakville
Thu, Oct 15, 4:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakville
2026-10-15T15:22
Arrive Clayton
Thu, Oct 15, 3:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oakville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Affton
MO

Census designated place

From Oakville
7.3 mi
00h 15m
To Clayton
7.3 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    40 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cliff Cave Road

    52 m · 8 sec · Cliff Cave Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto MO 231

    49 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Telegraph Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Telegraph Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Telegraph Road

    745 ft · 21 sec · Telegraph Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Reavis Barracks Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Reavis Barracks Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Mackenzie Road

    2623 ft · 1 min · Mackenzie Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Reavis Road

    2639 ft · 1 min · Reavis Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Tesson Ferry Road

    2511 ft · 58 sec · Tesson Ferry Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South Rock Hill Road

    3232 ft · 1 min · South Rock Hill Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    43 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Laclede Station Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Laclede Station Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Hanley Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Hanley Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Wydown Boulevard

    3050 ft · 1 min · Wydown Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hillvale Drive

    54 m · 8 sec · Hillvale Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hillvale Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
115.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Laclede Station Road
3.55 mi · 24%
Telegraph Road
3.19 mi · 22%
South Hanley Road
2.6 mi · 18%
Reavis Barracks Road
2.52 mi · 17%
South Rock Hill Road
0.61 mi · 4%
Wydown Boulevard
0.58 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Laclede Station Road

Turn straight onto Laclede Station Road

3.55 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
12 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Affton
00h 15m from Oakville
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Oakville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clayton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Affton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Oakville and 7.3 miles from Clayton.

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

The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 $2.07 one way or $4.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Affton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Affton, 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 Affton.

RAIL

Kirkwood

7 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

14 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

43 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

59 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakville and Clayton. Straight-line distance: 11.96 mi (19.25 km).

Oakville

#1 Oakville

City in Halton Region, Ontario

Population36,143
Coordinates38.4700500, -90.3045600
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Clayton

#2 Clayton

Inner-ring suburb of St.

Population16,775
Coordinates38.6425500, -90.3237300
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakville (-90.30456, 38.47005)
End: Clayton (-90.32373, 38.64255)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.96 L · about $2.07
Round trip
$4.13
1.04 gal · 3.92 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $2.07 $4.13
Mid-grade $4.34 $2.26 $4.51
Premium $4.71 $2.45 $4.90
Diesel $5.99 $3.11 $6.23

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 Oakville and Clayton. The current time is 15:22:24.

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.