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Trip from Spanish Lake, MO to Oakville, MO

Drive Time

44m

Distance

28.9 mi

46 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Spanish Lake, MO to Oakville, MO covers 28.9 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Ozark Expressway, Bellefontaine Road, Hall Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.2 miles on Ozark Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.39 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

14.4 miles from Spanish Lake, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Spanish Lake, MO to Oakville, MO covers 28.9 miles and takes about 44m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 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 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 around 8.5 miles in near Von Phul Street.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 28.9 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: at 8.5 miles (Von Phul Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles (I 44 / Third Street Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

7
8.5 mi into trip | ~15m in | Von Phul Street

Take the ramp onto Von Phul Street toward I 70 East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward I 70 East
9
11.2 mi into trip | ~19m 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
24.4 mi into trip | ~36m 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
24.7 mi into trip | ~36m 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
24.8 mi into trip | ~36m 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 Along This Route

Between Spanish Lake, MO and Oakville, MO, road signs point toward Memphis, Chicago and Kansas City.

Memphis

11.2 mi in | ~19m | via I 44

Chicago

24.4 mi in | ~36m

Kansas City

24.4 mi in | ~36m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ozark Expressway 11.2 mi 14m
Bellefontaine Road 4.2 mi 7m
Hall Street 3.5 mi 5m
Third Street Expressway 2 mi 2m
Telegraph Road 1.6 mi 3m
Andy Gammon Memorial Highway 1.5 mi 2m
US 50 1.1 mi 1m
Mark Twain Expressway 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Ozark Expressway — 11.2 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Bellefontaine Road

4.2 mi · 7 min · Bellefontaine Road
Use the left lane.
2

Continue on North Broadway

0.1 mi · 24 sec · North Broadway
3

Turn left onto Riverview Drive

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Riverview Drive
4

Turn right

128 ft · 7 sec
Toward Hall Street
5

Turn right onto MO H

3.5 mi · 5 min · Hall Street
6

Turn slight right

213 ft · 7 sec
7

Turn slight right onto Adelaide Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Adelaide Avenue
8

Take the ramp onto Von Phul Street

209 ft · 5 sec · Von Phul Street
Toward I 70 East Use the straight / left lanes.
9

Turn slight left

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 70 East Use the slight left lane.
10

Merge onto I 70

0.9 mi · 1 min · Mark Twain Expressway
11

Continue on I 70

1.5 mi · 2 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

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.
13

Continue on I 44; I 55

0.9 mi · 1 min · Ozark Expressway
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55

10 mi · 13 min · Ozark Expressway
Exit 290B
15

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.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward US 61, US 67, US 50: Lindbergh Boulevard
17

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.
18

Turn slight left onto US 50; US 61; US 67

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Lindbergh Boulevard
19

Take the ramp onto US 50

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 50
Toward I 255 East, US 50 East: Illinois
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 2 Toward MO 231: Telegraph Road Use the slight right lane.
21

Turn right onto MO 231

1.6 mi · 3 min · Telegraph Road
22

Turn left onto Cliff Cave Road

292 ft · 15 sec · Cliff Cave Road
23

Turn right

130 ft · 11 sec
24

Turn right

120 ft · 8 sec
25

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 14.4 miles from Spanish Lake, MO, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.2 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 28.9 miles or 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 14.4 miles or 23m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 36m

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 Spanish Lake, 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 Spanish Lake, MO

This is one driving day of about 28.9 miles and 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Spanish Lake, 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 Ozark Expressway for about 11.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 14.4 mi from Spanish Lake, MO · 23m into the drive

Downtown East Saint Louis, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Saint Louis, IL

14 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

Cahokia, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Saint Louis, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Spanish Lake, 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.

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...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour $19 near mile 12.9
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.39 one way

$8.78 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $4.84 $9.68
premium $4.80 $5.46 $10.91
diesel $5.64 $6.42 $12.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.7 0 $3.03 $1.39
Efficient EV 7.2 0 $2.53 $1.16
EV Truck/SUV 11.6 0 $4.05 $1.85

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Spanish Lake, MO

Morning in Spanish Lake on Monday

Local time

7:51 AM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oakville, MO

Morning in Oakville on Monday

Local time

7:51 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

13 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

44m 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 Spanish Lake, MO to Oakville, MO covers 28.9 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ozark Expressway, Bellefontaine Road, Hall Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.4 miles from Spanish Lake, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.39 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 17 significant decision points across 28.9 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: at 8.5 miles (Von Phul Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles (I 44 / Third Street Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Spanish Lake, MO and Oakville, MO, road signs point toward Memphis, Chicago and Kansas City.

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