How far is Bonne Terre, MO from Jefferson City, MO?

The driving distance from Bonne Terre, MO to Jefferson City, MO is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.39 mi
02h 31m
Flight
98.73 mi
158.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.73 mi
Kilometers
158.89 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.39 mi
Kilometers
209.85 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jefferson City
Sat, Apr 18, 2:26 AM CDT
Return by in Bonne Terre
Sat, Apr 18, 4:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bonne Terre
2026-04-17T23:55
Arrive Jefferson City
Sat, Apr 18, 2:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bonne Terre
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
Leslie
MO

Village in Missouri, USA

From Bonne Terre
65.6 mi
01h 15m
To Jefferson City
64.7 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bonne Terre and Jefferson City.

  1. 1

    Start on North Division Street

    4 m · 2 sec · North Division Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West School Street

    14.6 mi · 26 min · West School Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    20.4 mi · 35 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South Commercial Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Commercial Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    6.2 mi · 9 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    52.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1817 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Route 605

    1.5 mi · 6 min · County Route 605

  12. 12

    Turn right onto County Route 604

    1 km · 2 min · County Route 604

  13. 13

    Continue on Loose Creek Highway

    1 mi · 3 min · Loose Creek Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Wolf Ridge Trail

    1908 ft · 1 min · Wolf Ridge Trail

  15. 15

    Turn right

    17.1 mi · 21 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    879 ft · 32 sec · Jefferson Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West McCarty Street

    151 m · 16 sec · West McCarty Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    76 m · 13 sec · Washington Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Wall Way

    104 m · 25 sec · East Wall Way

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Wall Way

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West School Street
19.5 mi · 15%
North Main Street
10.8 mi · 8%
County Route 605
1.49 mi · 1%
South Commercial Avenue
1.05 mi · 1%
Loose Creek Highway
1.01 mi · 1%
County Route 604
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

52.4 mi · 01h 02m

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
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
98.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leslie
01h 15m from Bonne Terre
Leave By
1:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Bonne Terre and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance 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 Bonne Terre to Jefferson City?

The road trip is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Leslie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Bonne Terre and 64.7 miles from Jefferson City.

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

The direct path is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 1:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.35 one way or $34.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bonne Terre and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson City.

Stop Ideas Near Leslie

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Leslie, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leslie.

RAIL

Washington

25 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

37 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Kirkwood

74 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Jefferson City

84 mi away
101 Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bonne Terre and Jefferson City. Straight-line distance: 98.73 mi (158.89 km).

Bonne Terre

#1 Bonne Terre

City

Population6,824
Coordinates37.9231100, -90.5554000
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Jefferson City

#2 Jefferson City

The capital of Missouri.

Population42,708
Coordinates38.5767000, -92.1735200
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: West School Street (-90.555418, 37.92308)
End: East Wall Way (-92.173431, 38.576776)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.42 L · about $17.35
Round trip
$34.69
9.2 gal · 34.84 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.35 $34.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.56 $39.13
Premium $4.65 $21.41 $42.82
Diesel $5.30 $24.40 $48.80

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bonne Terre and Jefferson City. The current time is 23:55:20.

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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.