How far is Oswego, KS from Nixa, MO?
The driving distance from Oswego, KS to Nixa, MO is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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 02h 29m.
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
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City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oswego and Nixa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oswego and Nixa.
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Start on the route
14 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Illinois Street
1001 ft · 49 sec · Illinois Street
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Turn left onto 6th Street
1.3 km · 1 min · 6th Street
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Continue on 12000 Road
21.8 mi · 32 min · 12000 Road
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Continue on Northeast Old Highway 96
4.8 mi · 7 min · Northeast Old Highway 96
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Imperial Road
1808 ft · 34 sec · Imperial Road
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Continue on Walnut Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto North Roney Street
1363 ft · 46 sec · North Roney Street
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Turn left onto West Pennell Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Pennell Street
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Turn right
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Demott Drive
40 m · 3 sec · Demott Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Demott Drive
2 mi · 3 min · Demott Drive
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Continue on West MacArthur Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · West MacArthur Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
71 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3117 ft · 38 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 249 South: Joplin
1 km · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 66, I 44 Business
1495 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
2 mi · 3 min · East 7th Street
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Continue on Cimarron Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Cimarron Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 East, I 49 North, US 71 North: Springfield, Kansas City
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
53.2 mi · 57 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 360 East
1463 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on James River Freeway
9.4 mi · 10 min · James River Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 13 South, US 160 East: Nixa
1210 ft · 28 sec
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Continue on South Campbell Avenue
6.4 mi · 9 min · South Campbell Avenue
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Turn left onto West Mount Vernon Street
2612 ft · 1 min · West Mount Vernon Street
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Turn right
18 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oswego and Nixa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
53.2 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Sunny leaving Oswego and Sunny near Nixa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oswego to Nixa?
The road trip is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Sarcoxie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.1 miles from Oswego and 58.3 miles from Nixa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 1:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.50 one way or $31.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oswego and Sunny near Nixa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oswego and Nixa. Straight-line distance: 100.41 mi (161.6 km).
#1 Oswego
City in Kansas
| Population | 297 |
| Coordinates | 37.1675700, -95.1099600 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nixa
City in Christian County, Missouri
| Population | 23,330 |
| Coordinates | 37.0433900, -93.2943500 |
| Altitude | 395 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nixa (-93.29435, 37.04339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $3.77 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.48 | $34.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.13 | $38.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.80 | $43.60 |
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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