How far is Oakville, MO from Eureka, MO?

The driving distance from Oakville, MO to Eureka, MO is about 78 miles (125.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.96 mi
01h 37m
Flight
62.77 mi
101.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.77 mi
Kilometers
101.02 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.96 mi
Kilometers
125.46 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eureka
Thu, Oct 15, 3:56 PM CDT
Return by in Oakville
Thu, Oct 15, 5:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakville
2026-10-15T14:19
Arrive Eureka
Thu, Oct 15, 3:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Bloomsdale
MO

City in Sainte Genevieve County, Missouri, United States

From Oakville
39 mi
00h 48m
To Eureka
39 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81ยฐF
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
86ยฐF
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m ยท 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    40 m ยท 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cliff Cave Road

    89 m ยท 15 sec ยท Cliff Cave Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Baumgartner Road

    1.2 km ยท 2 min ยท Baumgartner Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Baumgartner Road

    2.6 mi ยท 4 min ยท Baumgartner Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Meramec Bottom Road

    1.1 mi ยท 2 min ยท Meramec Bottom Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 55 South: Cape Girardeau

    1133 ft ยท 15 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

    57.5 mi ยท 1 hr 2 min ยท Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MO M: Brewer

    1069 ft ยท 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1 km ยท 2 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right

    5.3 mi ยท 8 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Kingshighway Street

    41 m ยท 2 sec ยท South Kingshighway Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto South Kingshighway Street

    7.1 mi ยท 11 min ยท South Kingshighway Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    2.5 mi ยท 6 min

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
57.5 mi ยท 74%
South Kingshighway Street
7.16 mi ยท 9%
Baumgartner Road
3.35 mi ยท 4%
Meramec Bottom Road
1.05 mi ยท 1%
I 55 South
0.21 mi
MO M
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

57.5 mi ยท 01h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
62.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomsdale
00h 48m from Oakville
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Oakville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eureka.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78 miles (125.5 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Bloomsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Oakville and 39 miles from Eureka.

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

The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.93 one way or $21.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Oakville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eureka.

Stop Ideas Near Bloomsdale

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

66 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

68 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

86 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
RAIL

Carbondale station

93 mi away
401 South Illinois St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakville and Eureka. Straight-line distance: 62.77 mi (101.02 km).

Oakville

#1 Oakville

City in Halton Region, Ontario

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

#2 Eureka

City located in St.

Population11,323
Coordinates37.6789400, -89.7370500
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakville (-90.30456, 38.47005)
End: Eureka (-89.73705, 37.67894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.75 gal
10.41 L ยท about $10.93
Round trip
$21.86
5.5 gal ยท 20.82 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.9 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $10.93 $21.86
Mid-grade $4.34 $11.94 $23.88
Premium $4.71 $12.94 $25.89
Diesel $5.99 $16.47 $32.93

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 ยท Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakville and Eureka. The current time is 14:19:26.

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.