How far is Oakville, MO from Kirkwood, MO?
The driving distance from Oakville, MO to Kirkwood, MO is about 13 miles (20.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakville and Kirkwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakville and Kirkwood.
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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
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East, US 50 East, MO 366 East: Saint Louis
2087 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 44 East, US 50 East: Saint Louis
2184 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
142 m · 7 sec · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
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Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
2204 ft · 31 sec · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East, US 61, US 67: Lindbergh Boulevard
813 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto South Kirkwood Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · South Kirkwood Road
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Continue on North Kirkwood Road
781 ft · 33 sec · North Kirkwood Road
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Turn left onto West Adams Avenue
40 m · 3 sec · West Adams Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Adams Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakville and Kirkwood.
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.
I 255 West
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5.52 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakville to Kirkwood?
The road trip is about 13 miles (20.9 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Sappington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Oakville and 6.5 miles from Kirkwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.83 one way or $3.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Oakville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kirkwood.
Stop Ideas Near Sappington
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 Sappington.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakville and Kirkwood. Straight-line distance: 9.58 mi (15.42 km).
#1 Oakville
City in Halton Region, Ontario
| Population | 36,143 |
| Coordinates | 38.4700500, -90.3045600 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kirkwood
Suburb of St.
| Population | 27,866 |
| Coordinates | 38.5833900, -90.4067800 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kirkwood (-90.40678, 38.58339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $2.00 | $3.99 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $2.17 | $4.33 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
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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