How far is Oakville, MO from Excelsior Springs, MO?
The driving distance from Oakville, MO to Excelsior Springs, MO is about 244.8 miles (394 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.2 miles (352.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in the state of Missouri.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakville and Excelsior Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakville and Excelsior Springs.
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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
12 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis
705 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
2009 ft · 49 sec
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Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
674 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
25.4 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
3047 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 58 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
19.8 mi · 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Higginsville, Warrensburg
1012 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right
24.6 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit left toward MO 10 West: Excelsior Springs
1495 ft · 41 sec
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 10 West: Excelsior Springs
13.9 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto South Thompson Avenue
32 m · 5 sec · South Thompson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Thompson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakville and Excelsior Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 01h 35m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Oakville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Excelsior Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakville to Excelsior Springs?
The road trip is about 244.8 miles (394 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?
Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.2 miles from Oakville and 122.6 miles from Excelsior Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.2 miles (352.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 7:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.34 one way or $68.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Oakville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Excelsior Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Columbia
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 Columbia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakville and Excelsior Springs. Straight-line distance: 219.21 mi (352.79 km).
#1 Oakville
City in Halton Region, Ontario
| Population | 36,143 |
| Coordinates | 38.4700500, -90.3045600 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Excelsior Springs
City in Clay County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 11,833 |
| Coordinates | 39.3391700, -94.2260600 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Excelsior Springs (-94.22606, 39.33917)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 394 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
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 | $34.34 | $68.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $37.51 | $75.01 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $40.67 | $81.34 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $51.74 | $103.47 |
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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