How far is Arnold, MO from Jefferson City, MO?
The driving distance from Arnold, MO to Jefferson City, MO is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arnold and Jefferson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arnold and Jefferson City.
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Start on Jeffco Boulevard
65 m · 5 sec · Jeffco Boulevard
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Turn slight right
54 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Church Road
3108 ft · 1 min · Church Road
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Turn right onto Old Lemay Ferry Road
1226 ft · 41 sec · Old Lemay Ferry Road
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Turn left
6.7 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 141
3.6 mi · 6 min · MO 141
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Take the exit slight left
48 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto North Highway Drive
798 ft · 16 sec · North Highway Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West, US 50 West: Rolla
936 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
24.9 mi · 28 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West: Union, Jefferson City
1271 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
61 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Continue straight
1817 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto County Route 605
1.5 mi · 6 min · County Route 605
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Turn right onto County Route 604
1 km · 2 min · County Route 604
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Continue on Loose Creek Highway
1 mi · 3 min · Loose Creek Highway
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Turn left onto Wolf Ridge Trail
1908 ft · 1 min · Wolf Ridge Trail
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Turn right
17.1 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
879 ft · 32 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto West McCarty Street
151 m · 16 sec · West McCarty Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
76 m · 13 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Wall Way
104 m · 25 sec · East Wall Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Wall Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arnold and Jefferson City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 50 West
Merge slight left
61 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arnold and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arnold to Jefferson City?
The road trip is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km) and usually takes 02h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gerald is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Arnold and 77.9 miles from Jefferson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.29 one way or $36.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Arnold and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson City.
Stop Ideas Near Gerald
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arnold and Jefferson City. Straight-line distance: 97.61 mi (157.09 km).
#1 Arnold
City in Missouri
| Population | 21,145 |
| Coordinates | 38.4328300, -90.3776200 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jefferson City
The capital of Missouri.
| Population | 42,708 |
| Coordinates | 38.5767000, -92.1735200 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Wall Way (-92.173431, 38.576776)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $18.29 | $36.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.63 | $41.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.57 | $45.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.72 | $51.45 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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