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

The driving distance from Bridgeton, MO to Jefferson City, MO is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
117.79 mi
01h 53m
Flight
95.95 mi
154.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.95 mi
Kilometers
154.42 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.79 mi
Kilometers
189.57 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jefferson City
Thu, Apr 23, 8:04 AM CDT
Return by in Bridgeton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeton
2026-04-23T06:10
Arrive Jefferson City
Thu, Apr 23, 8:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
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 Bridgeton
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
New Florence
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Bridgeton
58.6 mi
00h 56m
To Jefferson City
59.2 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gist Road

    19 m · 3 sec · Gist Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gallatin Lane

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Gallatin Lane

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Natural Bridge Road

    1378 ft · 27 sec · Natural Bridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Saint Charles Rock Road

    918 ft · 24 sec · Saint Charles Rock Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 70, I 270 South: Kansas City, Saint Louis, Tulsa, Memphis

    642 ft · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70: Kansas City, Saint Louis

    1806 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    2439 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    84.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  9. 9

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

    1196 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    29.5 mi · 32 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward State Capitol

    118 m · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2987 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    136 m · 26 sec · Broadway Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West High Street

    852 ft · 38 sec · West High Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    77 m · 25 sec

  16. 16

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

    2 m · 1 sec · East Wall Way

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Wall Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgeton 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
84.6 mi · 72%
Gallatin Lane
1.24 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.57 mi
I 70
0.46 mi
Natural Bridge Road
0.26 mi
US 54
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

84.1 mi · 01h 39m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
95.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Florence
00h 56m from Bridgeton
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bridgeton 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 Bridgeton to Jefferson City?

The road trip is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

New Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.6 miles from Bridgeton and 59.2 miles from Jefferson City.

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

The direct path is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 $15.69 one way or $31.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bridgeton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson City.

Stop Ideas Near New Florence

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Florence, 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 New Florence.

RAIL

Hermann

23 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

54 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

73 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

97 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeton and Jefferson City. Straight-line distance: 95.95 mi (154.42 km).

Bridgeton

#1 Bridgeton

City in St.

Population11,498
Coordinates38.7670000, -90.4115100
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Jefferson City

#2 Jefferson City

The capital of Missouri.

Population42,708
Coordinates38.5767000, -92.1735200
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Gist Road (-90.411771, 38.766972)
End: East Wall Way (-92.173431, 38.576776)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.73 L · about $15.69
Round trip
$31.37
8.32 gal · 31.46 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.69 $31.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.69 $35.38
Premium $4.65 $19.36 $38.72
Diesel $5.30 $22.06 $44.13

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridgeton and Jefferson City. The current time is 06:10:58.

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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.