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Trip from Oakville, MO to Kirkwood, MO

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

21m

Distance

13 mi

21 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 20m ★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m ★

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

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census-designated place in St. Louis County, Missouri

Oakville, MO

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suburb of St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Kirkwood, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Oakville, MO to Kirkwood, MO covers 13 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 270, I 255, Telegraph Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.5 miles on I 270. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.03 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

6.5 miles from Oakville, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Oakville, MO to Kirkwood, MO covers 13 miles and takes about 21m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 270 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cliff Cave Road.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 13 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cliff Cave Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 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

6
9.8 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward I 44 East, US 50 East, MO 366 East: Saint Louis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 5A Toward I 44 East, US 50 East, MO 366 East: Sain...
9
10.2 mi into trip | ~15m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 44 East, US 50 East: Saint Louis

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

Use the slight left lane. Exit 5A Toward I 44 East, US 50 East: Saint Louis
8
11.1 mi into trip | ~16m in | US 50

Take the exit onto US 50 toward US 50 East, US 61, US 67: Lindbergh Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 277B Toward US 50 East, US 61, US 67: Lindbergh Boul...
6
13 mi into trip | ~21m in | West Adams Avenue

Turn left onto West Adams Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 270 5.5 mi 6m
I 255 2.2 mi 2m
Telegraph Road 1.7 mi 3m
South Kirkwood Road 1.6 mi 4m
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway 0.4 mi <1m
US 50 0.2 mi <1m
North Kirkwood Road 0.1 mi <1m
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 270 — 5.5 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakville, MO and Kirkwood, 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

5.5 mi · 6 min · I 270
Use the straight lane.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 35 sec
Exit 5A Toward I 44 East, US 50 East, MO 366 East: Saint Louis
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 33 sec
Exit 5A Toward I 44 East, US 50 East: Saint Louis Use the slight left lane.
11

Merge onto I 44; US 50

465 ft · 6 sec · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
12

Continue on I 44; US 50

0.4 mi · 31 sec · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
13

Take the exit onto US 50

0.2 mi · 21 sec · US 50
Exit 277B Toward US 50 East, US 61, US 67: Lindbergh Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Turn left onto US 50; US 61; US 67; HR 66

1.6 mi · 4 min · South Kirkwood Road
Use the left lane.
15

Continue on US 61; US 67; HR 66

0.1 mi · 33 sec · North Kirkwood Road
16

Turn left onto West Adams Avenue

131 ft · 2 sec · West Adams Avenue
Use the left lane.
17

Arrive at destination

West Adams Avenue

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 6.5 miles from Oakville, MO, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.5 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 13 miles or 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 6.5 miles or 10m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kirkwood, 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 13 miles and 21m.

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 I 270 for about 5.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 6.5 mi from Oakville, MO · 10m into the drive

archaeological site near East St. Louis, Illinois, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cahokia, IL

7 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cahokia, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 6.5 miles from Oakville, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Kirkwood, MO

The final approach into Kirkwood, 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 Kirkwood, MO.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gateway Arch National Park

Gateway Arch National Park

National Park

Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, a...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour $19 near mile 2.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.03 one way

$4.06 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.23 $4.46
premium $4.89 $2.50 $5.00
diesel $5.61 $2.87 $5.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.9 0 $1.37 $0.62
Efficient EV 3.3 0 $1.14 $0.52
EV Truck/SUV 5.2 0 $1.82 $0.83

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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

6:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kirkwood, MO

Evening in Kirkwood on Tuesday

Local time

6:06 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

21m 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 Kirkwood, MO covers 13 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 270, I 255, Telegraph Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.5 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 $2.03 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 13 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cliff Cave Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Oakville, MO to Kirkwood, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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