Trip from Mexico, MO to Oakville, MO

Drive Time

1h 57m

Distance

121.5 mi

196 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 49m ★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Mexico, MO, MO

Mexico, MO

Israyosoy S.

Trip Overview

The drive from Mexico, MO to Oakville, MO covers 121.5 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on High Street, South Clark Street, US 54 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.45 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

60.7 miles from Mexico, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 57m drive with frequent turns across 121.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
High Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Mexico, MO to Oakville, MO is easy. At 1h 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mexico, MO to Oakville, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
High Street Unavailable Refreshing
South Clark Street Unavailable Refreshing
US 54 West Unavailable Refreshing
I 70 East Unavailable Refreshing
Dwight D Unavailable Refreshing
I 64 East Unavailable Refreshing
Avenue of the Saints Unavailable Refreshing
I 270 Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: High Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mexico, MO and Oakville, MO.

1

Start on South Jefferson Street

167 ft · 8 sec · South Jefferson Street
2

Turn right onto High Street

0.1 mi · 34 sec · High Street
3

Turn left onto South Clark Street

3.6 mi · 5 min · South Clark Street
4

Take the ramp right toward US 54 West: Jefferson City

0.2 mi · 32 sec · US 54 West: Jefferson City
5

Merge slight left

13 mi · 14 min
6

Take the exit left toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

0.2 mi · 18 sec · I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
7

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

62 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8

Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield

0.3 mi · 33 sec · I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield
9

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

25 mi · 30 min · Avenue of the Saints
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

0.3 mi · 39 sec · I 270: Chicago, Memphis
11

Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis

0.3 mi · 31 sec · I 270 South: Memphis
12

Merge slight left

12 mi · 15 min
13

Continue straight

1.8 mi · 2 min
14

Take the exit slight right toward MO 231: Telegraph Road

0.3 mi · 36 sec · MO 231: Telegraph Road
15

Turn right onto Telegraph Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · Telegraph Road
16

Turn left onto Cliff Cave Road

292 ft · 15 sec · Cliff Cave Road
17

Turn right

131 ft · 11 sec
18

Turn right

121 ft · 9 sec
19

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 60.7 miles from Mexico, MO, or about 58m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 17m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 60.7 miles or 58m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakville, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Mexico, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Mexico, MO

This is one driving day of about 121.5 miles and 1h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mexico, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 60.7 mi from Mexico, MO · 58m into the drive

Downtown Alton, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alton, IL

61 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

East Saint Louis, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Alton, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.7 miles from Mexico, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Oakville, MO

The final approach into Oakville, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Oakville, MO.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.45 one way

$36.91 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $20.34 $40.69
premium $4.80 $22.94 $45.87
diesel $5.64 $26.99 $53.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.4 0 $12.76 $5.83
Efficient EV 30.4 0 $10.63 $4.86
EV Truck/SUV 48.6 0 $17.01 $7.78

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Mexico, MO

Evening in Mexico on Sunday

Local time

5:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oakville, MO

Evening in Oakville on Sunday

Local time

5:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

9 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 57m 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 Mexico, MO to Oakville, MO covers 121.5 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are High Street, South Clark Street, US 54 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.7 miles from Mexico, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.45 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.
The drive from Mexico, MO to Oakville, MO is easy. At 1h 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mexico, MO to Oakville, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mexico, MO to Oakville, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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