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Trip from Oakville, MO to Hannibal, MO

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 27m

Distance

119 mi

191 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 18m ★
6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 22m

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

census-designated place in St. Louis County, Missouri

Oakville, MO

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city in Marion and Ralls counties in Missouri, United States

Hannibal, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Oakville, MO to Hannibal, MO covers 119 miles and takes about 2h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Avenue of the Saints, I 270, Warren Barett Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.2 miles on Avenue of the Saints. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.60 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

59.5 miles from Oakville, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 2h 27m drive with frequent turns across 119 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Avenue of the Saints is the longest continuous segment at about 98.2 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 Cliff Cave Road.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 119 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 (Cliff Cave Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 255; US 50): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.3 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 points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Cliff Cave Road

Turn left onto Cliff Cave Road

Navigation decision point

5
2.1 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 255; US 50

Merge onto I 255; US 50

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
16.3 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis

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 12 Toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Lo...
8
16.4 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Went...
5
17 mi into trip | ~24m in | I 64; US 40; US 61 / Avenue of the Saints

Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61 / Avenue of the Saints

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Oakville, MO to Hannibal, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Louis along the way.

Saint Louis

16.3 mi in | ~22m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Avenue of the Saints 98.2 mi 1h 56m
I 270 12 mi 15m
Warren Barett Drive 3 mi 5m
I 255 2.2 mi 2m
Telegraph Road 1.7 mi 3m
Broadway 0.6 mi 1m
Grand Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Cliff Cave Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Avenue of the Saints — 98.2 mi, about 1h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

120 ft · 13 sec · this road
2

Turn left

130 ft · 15 sec
3

Turn left onto Cliff Cave Road

171 ft · 7 sec · Cliff Cave Road
4

Turn slight right

160 ft · 3 sec
Toward MO 231
5

Turn slight right onto MO 231

1.7 mi · 3 min · Telegraph Road
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 55 sec
Toward I 255 West, US 50 West: Memphis
7

Merge onto I 255; US 50

2.2 mi · 2 min · I 255; US 50
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on I 270

12 mi · 15 min · I 270
Use the straight lane.
9

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Exit 12 Toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville Use the slight left lane.
11

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 9 sec · this road
Exit 12 Toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
12

Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61

98 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight lane.
13

Turn right onto Warren Barett Drive

3.0 mi · 5 min · Warren Barett Drive
14

Turn left onto Grand Avenue

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Grand Avenue
15

Turn right onto Broadway

0.6 mi · 1 min · Broadway
16

Turn right

54 ft · 3 sec
17

Arrive at 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 59.5 miles from Oakville, MO, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.2 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 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 59.5 miles or 1h 14m 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 59m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Oakville, 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 Oakville, MO

This is one driving day of about 119 miles and 2h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oakville, 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.
The longest stretch is on Avenue of the Saints for about 98.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59.5 mi from Oakville, MO · 1h 14m into the drive

city in Madison County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alton, IL

60 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

Alton, 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 59.5 miles from Oakville, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Avenue of the Saints if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.2 miles.

Arriving in Hannibal, MO

The final approach into Hannibal, 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 Hannibal, 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

$18.60 one way

$37.21 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $20.43 $40.85
premium $4.89 $22.90 $45.80
diesel $5.61 $26.27 $52.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.7 0 $12.49 $5.71
Efficient EV 29.8 0 $10.41 $4.76
EV Truck/SUV 47.6 0 $16.66 $7.62

Gas CO2

42 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

Oakville, MO

Evening in Oakville on Tuesday

Local time

6:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hannibal, MO

Evening in Hannibal on Tuesday

Local time

6:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°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

10 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

2h 27m 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 Oakville, MO to Hannibal, MO covers 119 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avenue of the Saints, I 270, Warren Barett Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.5 miles from Oakville, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.60 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 119 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 (Cliff Cave Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 255; US 50): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Oakville, MO to Hannibal, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Louis along the way.

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