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Trip from Oakville, MO to Old Jamestown, MO

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

53m

Distance

35.6 mi

57 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m

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

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census-designated place in St. Louis County, Missouri

Oakville, MO

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Downtown Old Jamestown, MO, MO

Old Jamestown, MO

C. Spencer van Gulick

Trip Overview

Oakville, MO to Old Jamestown, MO is 35.6 miles and takes about 53 minutes via I 270, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Missouri, connecting two points in the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive primarily on interstate highways, making it a convenient option for a short hop. You won't need an overnight stay, and the fuel costs are minimal, so you can focus on getting to your destination efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 270 24.9 mi 31m
Patterson Road 2.3 mi 5m
I 255 2.2 mi 2m
North Lindbergh Boulevard 2.1 mi 4m
Telegraph Road 1.7 mi 3m
Vaile Ave 1.1 mi 2m
Old Halls Ferry Road 0.3 mi <1m
Cliff Cave Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 270 — 24.9 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakville, MO and Old Jamestown, MO.

1

Start on this road

120 ft · 13 sec · this road
2

Turn left

130 ft · 15 sec
3

Turn left onto Cliff Cave Road

171 ft · 7 sec · Cliff Cave Road
4

Turn slight right

160 ft · 3 sec
Toward MO 231
5

Turn slight right onto MO 231

1.7 mi · 3 min · Telegraph Road
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 55 sec
Toward I 255 West, US 50 West: Memphis
7

Merge onto I 255; US 50

2.2 mi · 2 min · I 255; US 50
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on I 270

25 mi · 31 min · I 270
Use the straight lane.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 25 Toward US 67 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Turn left onto US 67

2.1 mi · 4 min · North Lindbergh Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11

Turn left onto Patterson Road

2.3 mi · 5 min · Patterson Road
Use the left lane.
12

Continue on Vaile Ave

1.1 mi · 2 min · Vaile Ave
13

Enter roundabout onto Old Halls Ferry Road

19 ft · 0 sec · Old Halls Ferry Road
14

Continue on Old Halls Ferry Road

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Old Halls Ferry Road
15

Turn left

169 ft · 12 sec
16

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 1 min
17

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

mother of Virgin Mary in Christian and Islamic traditions; unnamed in the New Testament or Quran

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Saint Ann, MO

18 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

Florissant, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kirkwood, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Oakville, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Cliff Cave Road

Turn left onto Cliff Cave Road

Navigation decision point

5
2.1 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 255; US 50

Merge onto I 255; US 50

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
29.2 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the exit toward US 67

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 25 Toward US 67
6
29.5 mi into trip | ~39m in | US 67 / North Lindbergh Boulevard

Turn left onto US 67 / North Lindbergh Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
31.7 mi into trip | ~43m in | Patterson Road

Turn left onto Patterson Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.52 one way

$11.04 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $6.05 $12.10
premium $4.93 $6.91 $13.81
diesel $5.60 $7.85 $15.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.7 0 $3.74 $1.71
Efficient EV 8.9 0 $3.12 $1.42
EV Truck/SUV 14.2 0 $4.98 $2.28

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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 as of Aug 20, 2026

Origin

Oakville, MO

Morning in Oakville on Sunday

Local time

6:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Mostly Clear

N 1 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued August 20 at 4:15AM CDT until August 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued August 20 at 3:21AM CDT until August 20 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Destination

Old Jamestown, MO

Morning in Old Jamestown on Sunday

Local time

6:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Mostly Cloudy

N 5 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued August 20 at 4:15AM CDT until August 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued August 20 at 3:21AM CDT until August 20 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

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

53m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is mostly highway, with 76% of the 35.6 miles on interstates like I 270. You'll experience a longest stretch of 24.9 miles on I 270 before transitioning to Patterson Road and I 255. Expect to encounter numerous exits and merges as you navigate these major roadways. The latter portion of the drive will involve surface roads as you approach Old Jamestown.

76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.9 mi on I 270.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 270 and Patterson Road. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cliff Cave Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 35.6 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (Cliff Cave Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 255; US 50): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

631 ft 488 ft

Total Climb

289 ft

Total Descent

314 ft

Highest Point

631 ft

~7.6 mi in

Elevation Range

143 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Oakville, MO

Full guide →

Arriving in Old Jamestown, 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 53m. Total distance: 35.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 24.9 miles on I 270. 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 Old Jamestown, MO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cliff Cave Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (I 255; US 50): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Old Jamestown, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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