Origin
St. Louis, MO
Evening in St. Louis on Thursday
Local time
8:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from St. Louis, MO to Oakland, MO
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
19m
Distance
12.3 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakland, MO
Robert So
Trip Overview
The drive from St. Louis, MO to Oakland, MO covers 12.3 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway, Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway, Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.5 miles on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 12.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 19m drive with frequent turns across 12.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 3.5 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.3 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles (North Berry Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (West Frisco Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
11.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Berry Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 279
Toward Berry Road
4
11.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
North Berry Road
Turn right onto North Berry Road
Navigation decision point
5
11.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
West Frisco Avenue
Turn left onto West Frisco Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
12 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Oakland Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Oakland Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
12.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
South Sappington Road
At end of road, turn right onto South Sappington Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| South Jefferson Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Market Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Oakland Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West Frisco Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
— 3.5 mi, about 4m
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
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 279
Toward Berry Road
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto North Berry Road
225 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Berry Road
10
Turn left onto West Frisco Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Frisco Avenue
11
Continue on Trellis Lane
378 ft
·
17 sec
·
Trellis Lane
12
Turn left onto Oakland Avenue
295 ft
·
13 sec
·
Oakland Avenue
13
Keep slight right at fork onto Oakland Avenue
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Oakland Avenue
14
At end of road, turn right onto South Sappington Road
35 ft
·
0 sec
·
South Sappington Road
15
Arrive at destination
South Sappington Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.92 one way
$3.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Destination
Oakland, MO
Evening in Oakland on Thursday
Local time
8:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
19m 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 12.3 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway, Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway, Officer David Haynes Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.1 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 $1.92 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 12.3 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles (North Berry Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (West Frisco Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from St. Louis, MO to Oakland, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway Arch National Park.
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