How far is Dexter, MO from Jefferson City, MO?
The driving distance from Dexter, MO to Jefferson City, MO is about 264 miles (424.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.7 miles (277.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dexter and Jefferson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dexter and Jefferson City.
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Start on North Walnut Street
1341 ft · 42 sec · North Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
91 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
615 ft · 16 sec
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Take the ramp left toward US 60 West: Poplar Bluff
19.3 mi · 23 min
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Keep slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West, US 67 North: Springfield, Saint Louis
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
56 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Turn right
12.8 mi · 19 min
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Turn slight right
41.6 mi · 57 min
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
24.3 mi · 32 min
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Turn right onto Salem Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Salem Avenue
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Turn right onto Holloway Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Holloway Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 18th Street
1072 ft · 37 sec · East 18th Street
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Continue on North Walnut Street
747 ft · 30 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn right onto North Bishop Avenue
12.9 mi · 16 min · North Bishop Avenue
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Continue straight
47.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
879 ft · 32 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto West McCarty Street
151 m · 16 sec · West McCarty Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
76 m · 13 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Wall Way
104 m · 25 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 Dexter and Jefferson City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US 60 West
Take the exit slight right
56 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dexter and Mostly Sunny near Jefferson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dexter to Jefferson City?
The road trip is about 264 miles (424.8 km) and usually takes 04h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Eminence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.7 miles from Dexter and 148.3 miles from Jefferson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.7 miles (277.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.11 one way or $70.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dexter and Mostly Sunny near Jefferson City.
Stop Ideas Near Eminence
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eminence.
Poplar Bluff
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dexter and Jefferson City. Straight-line distance: 172.66 mi (277.87 km).
#1 Dexter
City in Stoddard County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 7,839 |
| Coordinates | 36.7958900, -89.9578700 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| 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: 425 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $35.11 | $70.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.60 | $79.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.33 | $86.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.38 | $98.76 |
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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