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

The driving distance from Hazelwood, MO to Jefferson City, MO is about 121 miles (194.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.2 miles (158 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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
121.05 mi
01h 53m
Flight
98.16 mi
157.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.16 mi
Kilometers
157.97 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.05 mi
Kilometers
194.81 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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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 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jefferson City
Tue, May 12, 8:57 PM CDT
Return by in Hazelwood
Tue, May 12, 10:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hazelwood
2026-05-12T19:03
Arrive Jefferson City
Tue, May 12, 8:57 PM 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
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hazelwood
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
High Hill
MO

Human settlement in Montgomery County, Missouri, United States of America

From Hazelwood
59.8 mi
00h 56m
To Jefferson City
61.2 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chapel Ridge Drive

    1163 ft · 57 sec · Chapel Ridge Drive

  2. 2

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

    1379 ft · 1 min · Fee Fee Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    45 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto James S McDonnell Boulevard

    1630 ft · 27 sec · James S McDonnell Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on McDonnell Boulevard

    2938 ft · 60 sec · McDonnell Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 270 West: Kansas City

    2098 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City

    1492 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City

    2478 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

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

    2439 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    84.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  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 Hazelwood 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
84.6 mi · 70%
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
2.08 mi · 2%
I 70
0.75 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.57 mi
McDonnell Boulevard
0.56 mi
I 270 West
0.4 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 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
98.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
High Hill
00h 56m from Hazelwood
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hazelwood 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 Hazelwood to Jefferson City?

The road trip is about 121 miles (194.8 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?

High Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Hazelwood and 61.2 miles from Jefferson City.

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

The direct path is about 98.2 miles (158 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hazelwood and Sunny near Jefferson City.

Stop Ideas Near High Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around High Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.8 mi away

Warrenton City Animal Control

Warrenton , MO
314 Coleman, Warrenton, MO 63383
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Animal control service,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to High Hill.

RAIL

Hermann

19 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

48 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

76 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

91 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hazelwood and Jefferson City. Straight-line distance: 98.16 mi (157.97 km).

Hazelwood

#1 Hazelwood

Suburb city of St.

Population25,042
Coordinates38.7714400, -90.3709500
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Jefferson City

#2 Jefferson City

The capital of Missouri.

Population42,708
Coordinates38.5767000, -92.1735200
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Chapel Ridge Drive (-90.370828, 38.771563)
End: East Wall Way (-92.173431, 38.576776)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.17 L · about $16.10
Round trip
$32.20
8.54 gal · 32.34 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.10 $32.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.16 $36.32
Premium $4.65 $19.87 $39.75
Diesel $5.30 $22.65 $45.30

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Hazelwood and Jefferson City. The current time is 19:03:58.

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.