How far is Farmington, MO from Jefferson City, MO?
The driving distance from Farmington, MO to Jefferson City, MO is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington and Jefferson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington and Jefferson City.
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Start on North Jefferson Street
158 m · 25 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto West Spring Street
76 m · 15 sec · West Spring Street
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Turn left onto North Washington Street
1895 ft · 56 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Karsch Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Karsch Boulevard
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Keep slight right
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 32 West, US 67 Business: Leadington, Park Hills
773 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left
1035 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Woodlawn Drive
1735 ft · 37 sec · Woodlawn Drive
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Continue on South St Joe Drive
764 ft · 16 sec · South St Joe Drive
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Turn slight left onto Strauss Drive
557 ft · 11 sec · Strauss Drive
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on West Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue straight
2210 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Marty Drive
53.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Marty Drive
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Continue straight
6.5 mi · 10 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 44 West: Rolla
1031 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 8, MO 68: Saint James
823 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto North Jefferson Street
12.2 mi · 18 min · North Jefferson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
49.6 mi · 1 hr 3 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 Farmington 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.
Marty Drive
Turn left onto Marty Drive
53.3 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Farmington and Sunny near Jefferson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington to Jefferson City?
The road trip is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Cuba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.9 miles from Farmington and 69 miles from Jefferson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 12:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.74 one way or $37.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Farmington and Sunny near Jefferson City.
Stop Ideas Near Cuba
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 Cuba.
Washington
Hermann
Jefferson City
Kirkwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Jefferson City. Straight-line distance: 109.88 mi (176.84 km).
#1 Farmington
City in St.
| Population | 18,674 |
| Coordinates | 37.7808800, -90.4217900 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| 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: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $18.74 | $37.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.14 | $42.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.13 | $46.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.36 | $52.72 |
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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