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Trip from Gladstone, MO to Oakville, MO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 2m
Distance
256.5 mi
413 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 49m
★
6 AM
5h 2m
8 AM
5h 29m
10 AM
5h 12m
12 PM
5h 9m
3 PM
5h 13m
5 PM
5h 28m
8 PM
4h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gladstone, MO
Momo King
Oakville, MO
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Trip Overview
Gladstone, MO to Oakville, MO is 256.5 miles and takes about 5h 2m via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Missouri, and covers a significant distance on main highways before transitioning to surface roads. Given the relatively short duration and manageable mileage, it's a solid choice for a single-day excursion. You'll find the drive straightforward, with most of the route completed on well-established roadways.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
128.3 miles from Gladstone, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 135.3 mi | 2h 34m |
| U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway | 54.4 mi | 58m |
| Avenue of the Saints | 25.1 mi | 30m |
| I 270 | 12.1 mi | 15m |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 135.3 mi, about 2h 34m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 54 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,890 veh/hr typical · worst 3,438
Quietest
1 AM
~270 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gladstone, MO and Oakville, MO.
1
Start on North Garfield Avenue
413 ft
·
20 sec
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North Garfield Avenue
2
Turn right onto Northeast 61st Street
0.3 mi
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1 min
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Northeast 61st Street
3
Turn right onto MO 1
0.7 mi
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1 min
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North Antioch Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto Northeast Chouteau Trafficway
1.7 mi
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3 min
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Northeast Chouteau Trafficway
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on MO 269
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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Northeast Chouteau Parkway
6
Continue on MO 269
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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North Chouteau Trafficway
7
Turn left onto East Front Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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East Front Street
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 435 South: Grandview
9
Merge onto I 435
4.4 mi
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5 min
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Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 24
0.3 mi
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23 sec
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US 24
Exit 63
Toward I 70, US 24 West, US 40: Saint Louis, Kansas City, Sports Complex
11
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
469 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
13
Merge onto I 70
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
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George Brett Super Highway
14
Continue on I 70
2.9 mi
·
3 min
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Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
15
Continue on I 70
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 70
2.6 mi
·
3 min
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Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
17
Continue on I 70
53 mi
·
56 min
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18
Continue on I 70; US 40
32 mi
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34 min
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U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
22 mi
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24 min
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U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
20
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
21
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
22
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
23
Continue on I 70; US 40
81 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
24
Take the exit onto US 40
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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US 40
Exit 210A
Toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield
25
Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61
25 mi
·
30 min
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Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 25
Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
Use the slight right lane.
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 270 South: Memphis
Use the slight right lane.
28
Merge onto I 270
12 mi
·
15 min
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I 270
Use the straight lane.
29
Continue on I 255
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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I 255
30
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 2
Toward MO 231: Telegraph Road
Use the slight right lane.
31
Turn right onto MO 231
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Telegraph Road
32
Turn left onto Cliff Cave Road
292 ft
·
15 sec
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Cliff Cave Road
33
Turn right
130 ft
·
11 sec
34
Turn right
120 ft
·
8 sec
35
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over 5 hours, this route is easily doable in a single day. Aim for an early start to maximize daylight and minimize traffic, especially if any portion of your drive involves more urban areas. Plan for one stop, perhaps around the halfway mark, to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $40 and you'll want to ensure you have enough to reach your destination comfortably, especially as you transition to surface roads. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 135.3 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, so keep that in mind for your planned stop.
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 128.3 miles from Gladstone, MO, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 135.3 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 56 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128.3 miles or 2h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 3m
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 Gladstone, 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 Gladstone, MO
This is one driving day of about 256.5 miles and 5h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Gladstone, 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 135.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
128 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 128.3 miles from Gladstone, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 135.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Concordia Rest Area Eastbound
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Truck Parking
0 mi from route
Rest Area
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QuikTrip
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Wright City Rest Area (Westbound)
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Truck Parking
0.1 mi from route
Concordia Rest Area Westbound
0.1 mi from route
Boonville Rest Area Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
Boonville Rest Area Westbound
0.1 mi from route
Betty's Truck Stop
0.1 mi from route
Midway Auto Truck Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Mr. Fuel Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
West Land Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Gasper's
0.3 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.8 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
2.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
2.2 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 11.9 and 240.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
11.9 mi into trip
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~20m in
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US 24
Keep slight right at fork onto US 24 toward I 70, US 24 West, US 40: Saint Louis, Kansas City, Sports Complex
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 63
Toward I 70, US 24 West, US 40: Saint Louis, Ka...
7
12.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
7
13.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
8
239.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 39m 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 25
Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
7
240.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 40m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.79 one way
$85.57 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.62 | $46.69 | $93.37 |
| premium | $5.25 | $53.05 | $106.09 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $63.38 | $126.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77 | 0 | $26.93 | $12.31 |
| Efficient EV | 64.1 | 0 | $22.44 | $10.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 102.6 | 1 | $35.91 | $16.42 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Origin
Gladstone, MO
Late night in Gladstone on Friday
Local time
5:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Partly Sunny
SSE 7 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Oakville, MO
Late night in Oakville on Friday
Local time
5:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Areas Of Fog then Sunny
SE 1 mph
0% chance
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
1 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
5h 2m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
$19
near mile 256.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily surface roads, with only about 6% on major highways. You'll spend most of your time navigating local routes, with a longest stretch of 135.3 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Expect frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you move from one town to another. The profile suggests a consistent pace without the rapid acceleration and deceleration typical of interstate travel.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 135.3 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.9 miles in near US 24.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 256.5 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 11.9 miles (US 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
938 ft
565 ft
Total Climb
399 ft
Total Descent
740 ft
Highest Point
938 ft
Elevation Range
373 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Gladstone, MO to Oakville, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Memphis
239.9 mi in
|
~4h 39m
About the Cities
Starting in Gladstone, MO
Full guide →Arriving in Oakville, MO
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 2m. Total distance: 256.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 135.3 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 35 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Oakville, MO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 35 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.9 miles (US 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway Arch National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.0 hours each way, a round trip means 10.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Oakville, MO before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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