Origin
Ferguson, MO
Afternoon in Ferguson on Friday
Local time
2:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ferguson, MO to Oakville, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ferguson, MO
Lena Khrupina
Oakville, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ferguson, MO to Oakville, MO covers 28.2 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ozark Expressway, I 70, Third Street Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.2 miles on Ozark Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 28.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 41m highway drive covering 28.2 miles, with most of the trip on Ozark Expressway and I 70. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.2 miles on Ozark Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ozark Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ozark Expressway and I 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 28.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (I 44 / Third Street Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
9
10.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 44 / Third Street Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44 / Third Street Expressway toward I 44 West: Tulsa, Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 249A
Toward I 44 West: Tulsa, Memphis
8
23.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward US 50, US 61, US 67, I 255, I 270: Lindbergh Boulevard, Chicago, Kansas City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 197
Toward US 50, US 61, US 67, I 255, I 270: Lindb...
7
24.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 61, US 67, US 50: Lindbergh Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 61, US 67, US 50: Lindbergh Boulevard
9
24.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 61 South, US 67 South, US 50 East: Lindbergh Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 61 South, US 67 South, US 50 East: Li...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ferguson, MO and Oakville, MO, road signs point toward Memphis, Chicago and Kansas City.
Memphis
10.6 mi in
|
~15m
|
via I 44
Chicago
23.8 mi in
|
~32m
Kansas City
23.8 mi in
|
~32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ozark Expressway | 11.2 mi | 14m |
| I 70 | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Third Street Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| South Florissant Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Telegraph Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Andy Gammon Memorial Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| US 50 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Lindbergh Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ozark Expressway
— 11.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ferguson, MO and Oakville, MO.
1
Start on Carson Road
119 ft
·
8 sec
·
Carson Road
2
Turn right onto MO N
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Florissant Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 70 East
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
Use the slight left lane.
5
Merge onto I 70
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 70
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Third Street Expressway
Exit 249A
Toward I 44 West: Tulsa, Memphis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 44; I 55
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ozark Expressway
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Ozark Expressway
Exit 290B
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 197
Toward US 50, US 61, US 67, I 255, I 270: Lindbergh Boulevard, Chicago, Kansas City
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward US 61, US 67, US 50: Lindbergh Boulevard
12
Keep slight left at fork
329 ft
·
9 sec
Toward US 61 South, US 67 South, US 50 East: Lindbergh Boulevard
Use the left lane.
13
Turn slight left onto US 50; US 61; US 67
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lindbergh Boulevard
14
Take the ramp onto US 50
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 50
Toward I 255 East, US 50 East: Illinois
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 2
Toward MO 231: Telegraph Road
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto MO 231
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Telegraph Road
17
Turn left onto Cliff Cave Road
292 ft
·
15 sec
·
Cliff Cave Road
18
Turn right
130 ft
·
11 sec
19
Turn right
120 ft
·
8 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.41 one way
$8.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.43 | $10.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Oakville, MO
Afternoon in Oakville on Friday
Local time
2:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
26 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ferguson, MO to Oakville, MO covers 28.2 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ozark Expressway, I 70, Third Street Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.1 miles from Ferguson, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 28.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (I 44 / Third Street Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Ferguson, MO and Oakville, MO, road signs point toward Memphis, Chicago and Kansas City.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway Arch National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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