How far is Poplar Bluff, MO from Oakville, MO?

The driving distance from Poplar Bluff, MO to Oakville, MO is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.11 mi
02h 19m
Flight
118.46 mi
190.64 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.46 mi
Kilometers
190.64 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.11 mi
Kilometers
227.1 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakville
Thu, Oct 15, 2:48 PM CDT
Return by in Poplar Bluff
Thu, Oct 15, 5:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Poplar Bluff
2026-10-15T12:28
Arrive Oakville
Thu, Oct 15, 2:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Poplar Bluff
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Junction City
MO

Village in Missouri, United States

From Poplar Bluff
70.5 mi
01h 09m
To Oakville
70.6 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Poplar Bluff and Oakville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Poplar Bluff and Oakville.

  1. 1

    Start on West Pine Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Westwood Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Westwood Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on State Street

    1396 ft · 26 sec · State Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Westwood Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Westwood Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2283 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    112.6 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1750 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1735 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    18.6 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Meramec Bottom Road

    1117 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Meramec Bottom Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Meramec Bottom Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Baumgartner Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Baumgartner Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Baumgartner Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Baumgartner Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    40 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Poplar Bluff and Oakville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Westwood Boulevard
116 mi · 82%
I 55 North
19 mi · 13%
Baumgartner Road
3.4 mi · 2%
Meramec Bottom Road
1.17 mi · 1%
West Pine Street
0.82 mi · 1%
State Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

North Westwood Boulevard

Continue straight

113 mi · 02h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
118.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Junction City
01h 09m from Poplar Bluff
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Poplar Bluff and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Poplar Bluff to Oakville?

The road trip is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Junction City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Poplar Bluff and 70.6 miles from Oakville.

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

The direct path is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.80 one way or $39.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Poplar Bluff and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakville.

Stop Ideas Near Junction City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Junction City, 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 Junction City.

RAIL

Poplar Bluff

92 mi away
400 South Main St.
RAIL

Carbondale station

96 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

104 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

112 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Poplar Bluff and Oakville. Straight-line distance: 118.46 mi (190.64 km).

Poplar Bluff

#1 Poplar Bluff

City in Butler County in Southeast Missouri, United States

Population16,807
Coordinates36.7570000, -90.3928900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Oakville

#2 Oakville

City in Halton Region, Ontario

Population36,143
Coordinates38.4700500, -90.3045600
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: West Pine Street (-90.392904, 36.756949)
End: Cliff Cave Road (-90.304531, 38.470247)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.98 gal
18.85 L · about $19.80
Round trip
$39.59
9.96 gal · 37.7 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.5 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $19.80 $39.59
Mid-grade $4.34 $21.62 $43.24
Premium $4.71 $23.44 $46.88
Diesel $5.99 $29.82 $59.64

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Poplar Bluff and Oakville. The current time is 12:28:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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