How far is Oakville, MO from Kennett, MO?
The driving distance from Oakville, MO to Kennett, MO is about 197.7 miles (318.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155 miles (249.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
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.
City in Cape Girardeau 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 Kennett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakville and Kennett.
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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
89 m · 15 sec · Cliff Cave Road
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Continue on Baumgartner Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Baumgartner Road
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Continue on Baumgartner Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Baumgartner Road
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Continue on Meramec Bottom Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Meramec Bottom Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 55 South: Cape Girardeau
1133 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
175.1 mi · 3 hr 8 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 412 West: Hayti, Kennett
2639 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
17.4 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto Kennett Street
41 m · 4 sec · Kennett Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kennett Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakville and Kennett.
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
175 mi · 03h 08m
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny near Kennett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakville to Kennett?
The road trip is about 197.7 miles (318.1 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.9 miles from Oakville and 98.8 miles from Kennett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155 miles (249.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.71 one way or $55.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 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 then Sunny near Kennett.
Stop Ideas Near Jackson
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 Jackson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakville and Kennett. Straight-line distance: 154.95 mi (249.37 km).
#1 Oakville
City in Halton Region, Ontario
| Population | 36,143 |
| Coordinates | 38.4700500, -90.3045600 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kennett
City in Dunklin County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 10,034 |
| Coordinates | 36.2361800, -90.0556500 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kennett (-90.05565, 36.23618)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $27.71 | $55.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $30.26 | $60.51 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $32.81 | $65.62 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $41.74 | $83.47 |
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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