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Trip from West Plains, MO to Oakville, MO

Drive Time

3h 57m

Distance

198.7 mi

320 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 44m ★
6 AM
3h 57m
8 AM
4h 23m
10 AM
4h 6m
12 PM
4h 4m
3 PM
4h 8m
5 PM
4h 22m
8 PM
3h 50m

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

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Downtown West Plains, MO, MO

West Plains, MO

Valeria Boltneva

census-designated place in St. Louis County, Missouri

Oakville, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from West Plains, MO to Oakville, MO covers 198.7 miles and takes about 3h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 44, US 63, Sunset Terrace for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 90.1 miles on I 44. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.18 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

99.4 miles from West Plains, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 57m highway drive covering 198.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 44 and US 63. The longest continuous stretch is about 90.1 miles on I 44.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 44 is the longest continuous segment at about 90.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and US 63. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.4 miles in near US 63; US 60 Business.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 198.7 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 32.4 miles (US 63; US 60 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 188.8 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.

7
32.4 mi into trip | ~40m in | US 63; US 60 Business

Take the exit onto US 63; US 60 Business toward US 63 North, US 60 Business: Houston, Rolla

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

Use the straight lane. Toward US 63 North, US 60 Business: Houston, Ro...
7
98.6 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in

Take the ramp toward I 44 East: Saint Louis

Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 44 East: Saint Louis
8
188.8 mi into trip | ~3h 42m in

Take the exit toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

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 276 Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
7
189 mi into trip | ~3h 43m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 270 South: Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 270 South: Memphis
7
196.7 mi into trip | ~3h 52m in

Take the exit toward MO 231: Telegraph Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 2 Toward MO 231: Telegraph Road

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from West Plains, MO to Oakville, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Rolla along the way.

Rolla

32.4 mi in | ~40m | via US 63; US 60 Business

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 44 90.1 mi 1h 38m
US 63 65.8 mi 1h 22m
Sunset Terrace 28.5 mi 33m
I 270 5.5 mi 6m
I 255 1.8 mi 2m
Porter Wagoner Boulevard 1.8 mi 3m
Telegraph Road 1.6 mi 3m
Jan Howard Expressway 1.2 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 44 — 90.1 mi, about 1h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Court Square

52 ft · 1 sec · Court Square
2

Turn left onto Court Square

0.7 mi · 1 min · Court Square
3

Continue on Porter Wagoner Boulevard

1.1 mi · 2 min · Porter Wagoner Boulevard
4

Turn left onto US 160; MO 17

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Gibson Street
5

Turn right onto US 63

1.2 mi · 1 min · Jan Howard Expressway
6

Continue on US 63

0.7 mi · 58 sec · Porter Wagoner Boulevard
7

Continue on US 63

28 mi · 33 min · Sunset Terrace
8

Take the exit onto US 63; US 60 Business

66 mi · 1 hr 22 min · US 63; US 60 Business
Toward US 63 North, US 60 Business: Houston, Rolla Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63

287 ft · 4 sec · North Bishop Avenue
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63

183 ft · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue
11

Keep slight right at fork onto MO E

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Tim Bradley Way
12

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward I 44 East: Saint Louis Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto I 44

90 mi · 1 hr 38 min · I 44
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Exit 276 Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 39 sec
Toward I 270 South: Memphis Use the slight right lane.
16

Merge onto I 270

5.5 mi · 6 min · I 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on I 255

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 255
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 2 Toward MO 231: Telegraph Road Use the slight right lane.
19

Turn right onto MO 231

1.6 mi · 3 min · Telegraph Road
20

Turn left onto Cliff Cave Road

292 ft · 15 sec · Cliff Cave Road
21

Turn right

130 ft · 11 sec
22

Turn right

120 ft · 8 sec
23

Arrive at destination

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 99.4 miles from West Plains, MO, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.1 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 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 99.4 miles or 2h 4m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 14m

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 West Plains, 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 West Plains, MO

This is one driving day of about 198.7 miles and 3h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West Plains, 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 I 44 for about 90.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 99.4 mi from West Plains, MO · 2h 4m into the drive

Downtown Cahokia, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cahokia, IL

99 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cahokia, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 99.4 miles from West Plains, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 44 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.1 miles.

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...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour $19 near mile 198.7
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.18 one way

$60.36 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $33.27 $66.54
premium $4.80 $37.51 $75.02
diesel $5.64 $44.14 $88.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 69.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 59.6 0 $20.86 $9.54
Efficient EV 49.7 0 $17.39 $7.95
EV Truck/SUV 79.5 0 $27.82 $12.72

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

23 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 3 days ago

Origin

West Plains, MO

Afternoon in West Plains on Monday

Local time

12:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oakville, MO

Afternoon in Oakville on Monday

Local time

12:29 PM

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

3h 57m 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 West Plains, MO to Oakville, MO covers 198.7 miles and takes about 3h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 44, US 63, Sunset Terrace. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.4 miles from West Plains, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.18 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 198.7 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 32.4 miles (US 63; US 60 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 188.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from West Plains, MO to Oakville, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Rolla along the way.

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