How far is Dardenne Prairie, MO from Jefferson City, MO?

The driving distance from Dardenne Prairie, MO to Jefferson City, MO is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79 miles (127.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
100.41 mi
01h 33m
Flight
79.05 mi
127.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.05 mi
Kilometers
127.22 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.41 mi
Kilometers
161.6 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jefferson City
Wed, Apr 15, 1:01 PM CDT
Return by in Dardenne Prairie
Wed, Apr 15, 2:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dardenne Prairie
2026-04-15T11:27
Arrive Jefferson City
Wed, Apr 15, 1:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dardenne Prairie
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
Montgomery City
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Dardenne Prairie
50 mi
00h 46m
To Jefferson City
50.5 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dardenne Prairie and Jefferson City.

  1. 1

    Start on Rembrandt Drive

    1199 ft · 58 sec · Rembrandt Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Feise Road

    2294 ft · 1 min · Feise Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bryan Road

    1822 ft · 42 sec · Bryan Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto MO 364 West

    999 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 364 West

    34 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 364 West

    727 ft · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    3064 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Avenue of the Saints

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

    3047 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

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

    1196 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    29.5 mi · 32 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward State Capitol

    118 m · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2987 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    136 m · 26 sec · Broadway Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West High Street

    852 ft · 38 sec · West High Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    77 m · 25 sec

  19. 19

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

    2 m · 1 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 Dardenne Prairie 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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
61.6 mi · 61%
Avenue of the Saints
3.84 mi · 4%
MO 364 West
1.71 mi · 2%
I 64 West
0.58 mi · 1%
I 70 West
0.58 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
79 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery City
00h 46m from Dardenne Prairie
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Dardenne Prairie and Isolated 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 Dardenne Prairie to Jefferson City?

The road trip is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Montgomery City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Dardenne Prairie and 50.5 miles from Jefferson City.

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

The direct path is about 79 miles (127.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.35 one way or $26.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Dardenne Prairie and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson City.

Stop Ideas Near Montgomery City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Montgomery City, 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 Montgomery City.

RAIL

Hermann

31 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

63 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

73 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

105 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dardenne Prairie and Jefferson City. Straight-line distance: 79.05 mi (127.22 km).

Dardenne Prairie

#1 Dardenne Prairie

City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States

Population13,397
Coordinates38.7695000, -90.7290200
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Jefferson City

#2 Jefferson City

The capital of Missouri.

Population42,708
Coordinates38.5767000, -92.1735200
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Rembrandt Drive (-90.729291, 38.769488)
End: East Wall Way (-92.173431, 38.576776)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.54 gal
13.41 L · about $13.35
Round trip
$26.70
7.08 gal · 26.82 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 62.9 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.35 $26.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.06 $30.11
Premium $4.65 $16.48 $32.95
Diesel $5.30 $18.78 $37.55

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Dardenne Prairie and Jefferson City. The current time is 11:27:46.

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.