How far is Oakville, MO from St. Louis, MO?

The driving distance from Oakville, MO to St. Louis, MO is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.42 mi
00h 22m
Flight
12.3 mi
19.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.3 mi
Kilometers
19.79 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.42 mi
Kilometers
26.43 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in St. Louis
Thu, Apr 23, 9:52 PM CDT
Return by in Oakville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakville
2026-04-23T21:30
Arrive St. Louis
Thu, Apr 23, 9:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oakville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Bella Villa
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Oakville
7.4 mi
00h 11m
To St. Louis
9 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakville and St. Louis.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    40 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cliff Cave Road

    52 m · 8 sec · Cliff Cave Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto MO 231

    49 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Telegraph Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Telegraph Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Telegraph Road

    745 ft · 21 sec · Telegraph Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Reavis Barracks Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Reavis Barracks Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North

    634 ft · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.9 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 30 East: Gravois Avenue

    1001 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Gravois Avenue

    1044 ft · 27 sec · Gravois Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South Tucker Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Tucker Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Market Street

    26 m · 2 sec · Market Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
8.05 mi · 49%
Telegraph Road
3.19 mi · 19%
Reavis Barracks Road
1.74 mi · 11%
South Tucker Boulevard
1.34 mi · 8%
Gravois Avenue
0.2 mi · 1%
MO 30 East
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

7.93 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
12.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bella Villa
00h 11m from Oakville
Leave By
7:46 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oakville and Mostly Sunny near St. Louis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oakville to St. Louis?

The road trip is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Bella Villa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Oakville and 9 miles from St. Louis.

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

The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oakville and Mostly Sunny near St. Louis.

Stop Ideas Near Bella Villa

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

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

RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

11 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

12 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Alton

42 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

64 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakville and St. Louis. Straight-line distance: 12.3 mi (19.79 km).

Oakville

#1 Oakville

City in Halton Region, Ontario

Population36,143
Coordinates38.4700500, -90.3045600
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
St. Louis

#2 St. Louis

The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St.

Population315,685
Coordinates38.6272700, -90.1978900
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Cliff Cave Road (-90.304531, 38.470247)
End: Market Street (-90.197859, 38.627348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.19 L · about $2.19
Round trip
$4.37
1.16 gal · 4.38 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.19 $4.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.47 $4.93
Premium $4.65 $2.70 $5.40
Diesel $5.30 $3.08 $6.15

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 · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakville and St. Louis. The current time is 21:30:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.