How far is University City, MO from Oakville, MO?
The driving distance from University City, MO to Oakville, MO is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between University City and Oakville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between University City and Oakville.
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Start on Kingsland Avenue
53 m · 15 sec · Kingsland Avenue
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Continue on Kingsland Avenue
30 m · 8 sec · Kingsland Avenue
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Turn right onto Delmar Boulevard
2613 ft · 1 min · Delmar Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Skinker Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Skinker Boulevard
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Continue on McCausland Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue
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Continue on Ellendale Avenue
2852 ft · 56 sec · Ellendale Avenue
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Continue on Wellington Avenue
1740 ft · 35 sec · Wellington Avenue
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Continue on Wabash Avenue
1709 ft · 34 sec · Wabash Avenue
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Turn right onto Lansdowne Avenue
651 ft · 25 sec · Lansdowne Avenue
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Turn left onto River Des Peres Boulevard
1878 ft · 40 sec · River Des Peres Boulevard
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Turn right onto Weil Avenue
88 m · 17 sec · Weil Avenue
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Continue on Weil Avenue
605 ft · 21 sec · Weil Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Chippewa Street
599 ft · 17 sec · Chippewa Street
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Continue on Watson Road
801 ft · 19 sec · Watson Road
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Turn left onto Mackenzie Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Mackenzie Road
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Turn straight onto Reavis Barracks Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Reavis Barracks Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South
997 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50, US 61, US 67, I 255, I 270: Lindbergh Boulevard, Chicago, Kansas City
1267 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 61, US 67, US 50: Lindbergh Boulevard
886 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 61 South, US 67 South, US 50 East: Lindbergh Boulevard
100 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight left onto South Lindbergh Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · South Lindbergh Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 255 East, US 50 East: Illinois
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 231: Telegraph Road
1700 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Telegraph Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Telegraph Road
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Turn left onto Cliff Cave Road
89 m · 15 sec · Cliff Cave Road
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Turn right
40 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
37 m · 9 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 University City and Oakville.
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.
Mackenzie Road
Turn left onto Mackenzie Road
3.25 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving University City 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 University City to Oakville?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Affton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from University City and 18.2 miles from Oakville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around University City and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakville.
Stop Ideas Near Affton
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 Affton.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between University City and Oakville. Straight-line distance: 12.84 mi (20.67 km).
#1 University City
Suburb in St.
| Population | 34,165 |
| Coordinates | 38.6558800, -90.3092800 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oakville
City in Halton Region, Ontario
| Population | 36,143 |
| Coordinates | 38.4700500, -90.3045600 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cliff Cave Road (-90.304531, 38.470247)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.66 | $7.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $3.99 | $7.99 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
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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