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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Sainte Genevieve County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
37 m ยท 14 sec
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Turn left
40 m ยท 15 sec
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Turn left onto Cliff Cave Road
89 m ยท 15 sec ยท Cliff Cave Road
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Continue on Baumgartner Road
1.2 km ยท 2 min ยท Baumgartner Road
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Continue on Baumgartner Road
2.6 mi ยท 4 min ยท Baumgartner Road
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Continue on Meramec Bottom Road
1.1 mi ยท 2 min ยท Meramec Bottom Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 55 South: Cape Girardeau
1133 ft ยท 15 sec
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Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
57.5 mi ยท 1 hr 2 min ยท Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO M: Brewer
1069 ft ยท 29 sec
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Turn left
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At the end of the road, turn right
5.3 mi ยท 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Kingshighway Street
41 m ยท 2 sec ยท South Kingshighway Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Kingshighway Street
7.1 mi ยท 11 min ยท South Kingshighway Street
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Turn left
2.5 mi ยท 6 min
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakville and Eureka.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bloomsdale.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Du Quoin
Carbondale station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakville and Eureka. Straight-line distance: 62.77 mi (101.02 km).
#1 Oakville
City in Halton Region, Ontario
| Population | 36,143 |
| Coordinates | 38.4700500, -90.3045600 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eureka
City located in St.
| Population | 11,323 |
| Coordinates | 37.6789400, -89.7370500 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eureka (-89.73705, 37.67894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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