Origin
Neosho, MO
Late night in Neosho on Wednesday
Local time
5:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Neosho, MO to Oakville, MO
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
5h 20m
Distance
284.4 mi
458 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 7m
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6 AM
5h 21m
8 AM
5h 48m
10 AM
5h 30m
12 PM
5h 27m
3 PM
5h 31m
5 PM
5h 46m
8 PM
5h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Neosho, MO
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Oakville, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Neosho, MO to Oakville, MO covers 284.4 miles and takes about 5h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Congressman Gene Taylor Highway, MO 59, I 270 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 257.2 miles on Congressman Gene Taylor Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
142.2 miles from Neosho, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 42m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 5h 20m drive with frequent turns across 284.4 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.
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 257.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Washington Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 284.4 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (MO 86 / East Coler Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 274.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Washington Street
Turn left onto South Washington Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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MO 86 / East Coler Street
At end of road, turn left onto MO 86 / East Coler Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
8
274.5 mi into trip
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~5h 6m in
Take the exit toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
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 276
Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
7
274.7 mi into trip
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~5h 6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 270 South: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 270 South: Memphis
7
282.4 mi into trip
|
~5h 16m in
Take the exit toward MO 231: Telegraph Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Toward MO 231: Telegraph Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Congressman Gene Taylor Highway | 257.2 mi | 4h 39m |
| MO 59 | 11.7 mi | 17m |
| I 270 | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Elwood Junction Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| I 255 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Telegraph Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North College Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Washington Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
— 257.2 mi, about 4h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Neosho, MO and Oakville, MO.
1
Start on East Main Street
218 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn left onto South Washington Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
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South Washington Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto MO 86
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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East Coler Street
4
Turn right onto US 60 Business
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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North College Street
5
Continue on US 60 Business
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Elwood Junction Road
6
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
7
Turn straight onto MO 59
12 mi
·
17 min
·
MO 59
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 44 East: Springfield
9
Merge onto I 44
257 mi
·
4 hr 39 min
·
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 276
Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 270 South: Memphis
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 270
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 255
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 255
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 2
Toward MO 231: Telegraph Road
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto MO 231
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Telegraph Road
16
Turn left onto Cliff Cave Road
292 ft
·
15 sec
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Cliff Cave Road
17
Turn right
130 ft
·
11 sec
18
Turn right
120 ft
·
8 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 142.2 miles from Neosho, MO, or about 2h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 257.2 miles.
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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.2 miles or 2h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 21m
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 Neosho, 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 Neosho, MO
This is one driving day of about 284.4 miles and 5h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Neosho, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Congressman Gene Taylor Highway for about 257.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 142.2 mi from Neosho, MO · 2h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
142 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 142.2 miles from Neosho, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Congressman Gene Taylor Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 257.2 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.46 one way
$88.93 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $48.82 | $97.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $54.73 | $109.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $62.79 | $125.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.3 | 1 | $29.86 | $13.65 |
| Efficient EV | 71.1 | 0 | $24.88 | $11.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 113.8 | 1 | $39.82 | $18.20 |
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Late night in Oakville on Wednesday
Local time
5:28 AM
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
12 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
5h 20m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Neosho, MO to Oakville, MO covers 284.4 miles and takes about 5h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Congressman Gene Taylor Highway, MO 59, I 270. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 142.2 miles from Neosho, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.46 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 284.4 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (MO 86 / East Coler Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 274.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Neosho, MO to Oakville, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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