The drive from St. Louis, MO to Oakland, MO covers 165 miles and takes about 3h 15m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor, MO N, Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 136.9 miles on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.80 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
82.5 miles from St. Louis, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 34m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 15m. Total distance: 165 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 15m drive with frequent turns across 165 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor is the longest continuous segment at about 136.9 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 151.4 miles in.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from St. Louis, MO to Oakland, MO is easy. At 3h 15m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 151.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 151.6 miles (MO N; MO T): Navigation decision point; at 151.8 miles (US Historic 66; MO N): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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151.4 mi into trip|~2h 49m in
Take the exit toward MO N, MO T: Stoutland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 140
Toward MO N, MO T: Stoutland
5
151.6 mi into trip|~2h 50m in|MO N; MO T
Turn left onto MO N; MO T
Navigation decision point
5
151.8 mi into trip|~2h 50m in|US Historic 66; MO N
At end of road, turn left onto US Historic 66; MO N
Navigation decision point
4
152.9 mi into trip|~2h 52m in|MO N
Turn right onto MO N
Navigation decision point
4
161 mi into trip|~3h 6m in|MO 32
At end of road, turn right onto MO 32
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between St. Louis, MO and Oakland, MO, road signs point toward Mo N and Mo T: Stoutland.
Mo N
151.4 mi in|~2h 49m
Mo T: Stoutland
151.4 mi in|~2h 49m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
136.9 mi
2h 29m
MO N
8.3 mi
14m
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
3.5 mi
4m
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
3.5 mi
4m
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.7 mi
3m
Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
2.3 mi
3m
MO B
2 mi
4m
MO 32
1.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
— 136.9 mi, about 2h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Louis, MO and Oakland, MO.
1
Start on Market Street
1.0 mi·2 min·Market Street
2
Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·South Jefferson Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·17 sec
Toward I 44 West
4
Merge onto I 44
2.3 mi·3 min·Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway
5
Continue on I 44
3.5 mi·4 min·Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
6
Continue on I 44
2.7 mi·3 min·Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
7
Continue on I 44
3.5 mi·4 min·Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
8
Continue on I 44; US 50
137 mi·2 hr 29 min·Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 140Toward MO N, MO T: Stoutland
10
Turn left onto MO N; MO T
0.2 mi·23 sec·MO N; MO T
11
At end of road, turn left onto US Historic 66; MO N
1.1 mi·2 min·US Historic 66; MO N
12
Turn right onto MO N
8.1 mi·14 min·MO N
13
At end of road, turn right onto MO 32
1.9 mi·3 min·MO 32
14
Turn left onto MO B
2.0 mi·4 min·MO B
15
Turn right onto Evanston Road
172 ft·7 sec·Evanston Road
16
Arrive at destination
Evanston Road
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 82.5 miles from St. Louis, MO, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 136.9 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 36 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.5 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakland, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving St. Louis, 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 St. Louis, MO
This is one driving day of about 165 miles and 3h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from St. Louis, 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 Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor for about 136.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 82.5 mi from St. Louis, MO
· 1h 34m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.80 one way
$51.59 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$28.32
$56.65
premium
$4.89
$31.75
$63.51
diesel
$5.61
$36.43
$72.86
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.5
0
$17.33
$7.92
Efficient EV
41.3
0
$14.44
$6.60
EV Truck/SUV
66
0
$23.10
$10.56
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
St. Louis, MO
Night
in St. Louis on Thursday
Local time
10:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Oakland, MO
Night
in Oakland on Thursday
Local time
10:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Washington, MO
83 mi in
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
17 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
3h 15m 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 St. Louis, MO to Oakland, MO covers 165 miles and takes about 3h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor, MO N, Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.5 miles from St. Louis, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.80 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from St. Louis, MO to Oakland, MO is easy. At 3h 15m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 151.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 151.6 miles (MO N; MO T): Navigation decision point; at 151.8 miles (US Historic 66; MO N): Navigation decision point.
Between St. Louis, MO and Oakland, MO, road signs point toward Mo N and Mo T: Stoutland.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway Arch National Park.
