Road Trips from Oakville, MO
Oakville is a good starting point for short hops around the St. Louis area, with a few options under an hour. You've also got longer drives if you're looking to head further out, with a couple of those pushing five to six hours. Most routes stick to flat terrain, and a number of them offer access to Gateway Arch National Park, making them great for a day trip with a touch of nature or history.
Total Routes
21
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
18
Under 2 hours
Crestwood, MO
18m10.6 mi one way
This is your closest option, just 10.6 miles and a 0.3-hour drive. It's a quick hop with a drive score of 8 and mostly flat terrain. Plus, you're close to Gateway Arch National Park, making it an easy day trip.
Old Jamestown, MO
53m35.6 mi one way
This route is 35.6 miles and takes 0.9 hours, with a drive score of 7. It's primarily a highway drive with flat terrain. Note that this pick does not have parks nearby, unlike many others.
Florissant, MO
45m32.3 mi one way
Full-day getaway
Moberly, MO
3h 12m159.6 mi one way
For a longer day trip, Moberly is 159.6 miles and takes 3.2 hours. It boasts a high drive score of 9 and features mostly flat terrain. Gateway Arch National Park is also accessible from this route.
Sedalia, MO
3h 50m192.8 mi one way
This longer excursion covers 192.8 miles and takes 3.8 hours, with a drive score of 8. The terrain is mostly flat. Gateway Arch National Park remains a nearby option on this extended drive.
Weekend trip
16 total in this range
Maryville, MO
6h 39m347.6 mi one way
This is your longest option at 347.6 miles, requiring 6.7 hours of driving. It has the highest drive score of 10 and features mostly flat terrain. Gateway Arch National Park is still accessible from this lengthy trip.
Kirksville, MO
4h 16m210.4 mi one way
Bolivar, MO
4h 3m203.9 mi one way
This drive is 203.9 miles and takes 4.1 hours, earning a drive score of 9. Expect mostly flat terrain. Gateway Arch National Park is accessible from this route, making it suitable for a longer day out.
Saint Joseph, MO
5h 55m308.3 mi one way
A significant drive at 308.3 miles, taking 5.9 hours with a drive score of 9. The terrain is mostly flat. You can still access Gateway Arch National Park from this longer route.
Raymore, MO
5h 8m259.6 mi one way
This drive covers 259.6 miles and takes 5.1 hours, with a drive score of 8. The terrain is mostly flat. Gateway Arch National Park is available on this route, suitable for an extended day trip.
Browse by Mood
Maryville, MO
6h 39m347.6 mi one way
Kirksville, MO
4h 16m210.4 mi one way
Bolivar, MO
4h 3m203.9 mi one way
Moberly, MO
3h 12m159.6 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant, flat drives with access to Gateway Arch National Park, ideal for enjoying the outdoors before summer heat.
Summer
The mostly flat terrain makes summer drives easy, and proximity to Gateway Arch National Park provides opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Fall
Enjoy the straightforward, flat drives in the fall, with the nearby Gateway Arch National Park offering a scenic backdrop.
Winter
Winter drives are uncomplicated on the flat terrain, and Gateway Arch National Park remains accessible for a visit.
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