Origin
Mexico, MO
Night in Mexico on Saturday
Local time
11:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mexico, MO to Oakville, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 27m
Distance
121.6 mi
196 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 17m
★
6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 47m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 46m
8 PM
2h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mexico, MO
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Oakville, MO
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Trip Overview
This 121.5-mile drive from Mexico, MO to Oakville, MO will take you approximately 1 hour and 57 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. You'll primarily travel on High Street and South Clark Street before merging onto US 54 West. With a fuel cost estimated at $18, this route offers a straightforward journey through Missouri's Midwest region. Because there are no designated stops and the drive is relatively short, you'll have plenty of flexibility to add your own points of interest along the way. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for more frequent adjustments than a typical highway cruise.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
60.8 miles from Mexico, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 61.9 mi | 1h 11m |
| Avenue of the Saints | 25.1 mi | 30m |
| US 54 | 13.5 mi | 14m |
| I 270 | 12.1 mi | 15m |
| South Clark Street | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| I 255 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Telegraph Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| US 40 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 61.9 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mexico, MO and Oakville, MO.
1
Start on South Jefferson Street
167 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Jefferson Street
2
Turn right onto High Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
High Street
3
Turn left onto South Clark Street
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
South Clark Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 54 West: Jefferson City
5
Merge onto US 54
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US 54
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
7
Merge onto I 70; US 40
62 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8
Take the exit onto US 40
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 40
Exit 210A
Toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield
9
Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61
25 mi
·
30 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 25
Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 270 South: Memphis
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 270
12 mi
·
15 min
·
I 270
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on I 255
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 255
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 2
Toward MO 231: Telegraph Road
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto MO 231
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Telegraph Road
16
Turn left onto Cliff Cave Road
292 ft
·
15 sec
·
Cliff Cave Road
17
Turn right
130 ft
·
11 sec
18
Turn right
120 ft
·
8 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 57-minute duration, this drive is easily manageable in a single day. Consider departing in the morning to maximize your time at your destination or to allow for an unhurried pace. Since there are no pre-planned stops and the fuel cost is a modest $18, you can be flexible with your timing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you navigate the numerous turns on local roads, and plan for a fuel top-off before you leave Mexico, MO to ensure a smooth journey to Oakville, MO. The lack of a longest uninterrupted stretch means you'll have opportunities to take breaks whenever needed.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 60.8 miles from Mexico, MO, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.9 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 27 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.8 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 57m
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 Mexico, 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 Mexico, MO
This is one driving day of about 121.6 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Mexico, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 61.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.8 miles from Mexico, 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 61.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 17.5 and 119.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
17.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
6
79.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
|
US 40
Take the exit onto US 40 toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 210A
Toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Ches...
8
105 mi into trip
|
~2h 4m 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
105.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m 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
119.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 22m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.05 one way
$36.11 round trip
$3.77/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $20.36 | $40.72 |
| premium | $4.65 | $22.28 | $44.56 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $25.39 | $50.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.5 | 0 | $12.77 | $5.84 |
| Efficient EV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.64 | $4.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.6 | 0 | $17.02 | $7.78 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
Oakville, MO
Night in Oakville on Saturday
Local time
11:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°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
10 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
2h 27m 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.
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
~30 min detour
$19
near mile 117.3
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a local drive with a significant number of turns, as indicated by its 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile. With a highway share of 0%, this isn't about high-speed cruising; instead, you'll be navigating through towns and along local roads for the entire 121.5 miles. There isn't a 'longest stretch' noted, suggesting frequent changes in direction or road type. This means you'll be actively engaged with the driving, making it a more hands-on experience than a simple interstate trek. Keep your focus sharp as you transition between different road segments.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.9 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 17.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 121.6 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 17.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 79.6 miles (US 40): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Mexico, MO to Oakville, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Memphis
105 mi in
|
~2h 4m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 121.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61.9 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 79.6 miles (US 40): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gateway Arch National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oakville, MO before heading back.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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