How far is Clayton, MO from Jefferson City, MO?
The driving distance from Clayton, MO to Jefferson City, MO is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100 miles (160.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.
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.
Human settlement in Montgomery County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clayton and Jefferson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clayton and Jefferson City.
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Start on Hillvale Drive
54 m · 8 sec · Hillvale Drive
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Turn left onto Wydown Boulevard
3092 ft · 2 min · Wydown Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Hanley Road
1.5 km · 1 min · South Hanley Road
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Turn right onto North Service Road
3203 ft · 2 min · North Service Road
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Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West
1574 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Daniel Boone Expressway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Daniel Boone Expressway
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Continue on Avenue of the Saints
27.8 mi · 34 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
3047 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
61.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton
1196 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left
29.5 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward State Capitol
118 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2987 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
136 m · 26 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto West High Street
852 ft · 38 sec · West High Street
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Turn right
77 m · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Wall Way
2 m · 1 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 Clayton 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.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
61.6 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clayton and Mostly Cloudy then Slight 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 Clayton to Jefferson City?
The road trip is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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 63.1 miles from Clayton and 64.4 miles from Jefferson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100 miles (160.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 2:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.97 one way or $33.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clayton and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson City.
Stop Ideas Near High Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Warrenton City Animal Control
Warrenton City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to High Hill.
Hermann
Washington
Jefferson City
Kirkwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clayton and Jefferson City. Straight-line distance: 99.97 mi (160.89 km).
#1 Clayton
Inner-ring suburb of St.
| Population | 16,775 |
| Coordinates | 38.6425500, -90.3237300 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| 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: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $16.97 | $33.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.14 | $38.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.94 | $41.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.87 | $47.74 |
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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