How far is West Plains, MO from Oakville, MO?
The driving distance from West Plains, MO to Oakville, MO is about 199.3 miles (320.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Plains and Oakville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Plains and Oakville.
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Start on Court Square
16 m · 2 sec · Court Square
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Turn left onto Court Square
1.1 km · 2 min · Court Square
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Continue on Porter Wagoner Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Porter Wagoner Boulevard
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Turn left onto Gibson Street
1277 ft · 22 sec · Gibson Street
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Turn right onto Jan Howard Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Jan Howard Expressway
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Continue on Porter Wagoner Boulevard
1.2 km · 59 sec · Porter Wagoner Boulevard
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Continue on Sunset Terrace
28.5 mi · 33 min · Sunset Terrace
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63 North, US 60 Business: Houston, Rolla
65.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Continue on North Bishop Avenue
87 m · 5 sec · North Bishop Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on North Bishop Avenue
56 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Tim Bradley Way
1336 ft · 33 sec · Tim Bradley Way
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Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis
564 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
90.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
871 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis
2033 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 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 West Plains and Oakville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 44 East
Merge slight left
90.1 mi · 01h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Plains and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Oakville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Plains to Oakville?
The road trip is about 199.3 miles (320.8 km) and usually takes 03h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rolla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.3 miles from West Plains and 100 miles from Oakville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.94 one way or $55.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Plains and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Oakville.
Stop Ideas Near Rolla
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 Rolla.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Plains and Oakville. Straight-line distance: 147.18 mi (236.87 km).
#1 West Plains
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 12,383 |
| Coordinates | 36.7281200, -91.8523700 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| 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: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $27.94 | $55.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $30.52 | $61.03 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $33.09 | $66.18 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $42.10 | $84.19 |
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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