How far is Berkeley, MO from Jefferson City, MO?

The driving distance from Berkeley, MO to Jefferson City, MO is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.41 mi
01h 54m
Flight
100.14 mi
161.16 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.14 mi
Kilometers
161.16 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.41 mi
Kilometers
198.61 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jefferson City
Mon, May 4, 8:06 PM CDT
Return by in Berkeley
Mon, May 4, 10:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berkeley
2026-05-04T18:12
Arrive Jefferson City
Mon, May 4, 8:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berkeley
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
High Hill
MO

Human settlement in Montgomery County, Missouri, United States of America

From Berkeley
61.5 mi
00h 57m
To Jefferson City
62 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Berkeley and Jefferson City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Berkeley and Jefferson City.

  1. 1

    Start on Evergreen Boulevard

    1653 ft · 1 min · Evergreen Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Airport Road

    2093 ft · 46 sec · Airport Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 170 South

    1378 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Inner Belt Expressway

    1.3 km · 59 sec · Inner Belt Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Kansas City

    2291 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    90.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton

    1196 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    29.5 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward State Capitol

    118 m · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2987 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    136 m · 26 sec · Broadway Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West High Street

    852 ft · 38 sec · West High Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    77 m · 25 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Wall Way

    2 m · 1 sec · East Wall Way

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Wall Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Berkeley and Jefferson City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
90.6 mi · 73%
Inner Belt Expressway
0.8 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.57 mi
Airport Road
0.4 mi
Evergreen Boulevard
0.31 mi
I 170 South
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

90.1 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
100.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
High Hill
00h 57m from Berkeley
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Berkeley and Chance Rain Showers near Jefferson City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Berkeley to Jefferson City?

The road trip is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

High Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Berkeley and 62 miles from Jefferson City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.40 one way or $32.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Berkeley and Chance Rain Showers near Jefferson City.

Stop Ideas Near High Hill

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around High Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.2 mi away

Warrenton City Animal Control

Warrenton , MO
314 Coleman, Warrenton, MO 63383
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Animal control service,City government office
Warrenton City Hall
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

Warrenton City Hall

Warrenton , MO
200 W Booneslick Rd, Warrenton, MO 63383
Rating 2.7/5 7 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to High Hill.

RAIL

Hermann

19 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

48 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

76 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

91 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berkeley and Jefferson City. Straight-line distance: 100.14 mi (161.16 km).

Berkeley

#1 Berkeley

Suburb of St.

Population8,892
Coordinates38.7545000, -90.3312300
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Jefferson City

#2 Jefferson City

The capital of Missouri.

Population42,708
Coordinates38.5767000, -92.1735200
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Evergreen Boulevard (-90.331556, 38.754563)
End: East Wall Way (-92.173431, 38.576776)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.35 gal
16.48 L · about $16.40
Round trip
$32.81
8.7 gal · 32.96 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.3 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.40 $32.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.50 $37.00
Premium $4.65 $20.24 $40.49
Diesel $5.30 $23.07 $46.14

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Berkeley and Jefferson City. The current time is 18:12:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.