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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Independence and Jefferson City is 125.79 miles (202.44 km).

Flight distance from Independence, MO to Jefferson City, MO is 125.79 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Independence to Jefferson City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Independence, Missouri to Jefferson City, Missouri is: 149.76 miles (241.01 km) by car.

Driving from Independence to Jefferson City will take approximately 02 hours 24 minutes.

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#1 Independence

A city in Jackson County, Missouri. It is located in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Independence is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Harry S. Truman National Historic Site and the Independence Square.

Population 116774
GPS Coordinates 39°5'28"N 94°24'56"W
Latitude 39.0911200
Longitude -94.4155100
Altitude 315
Country United States
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#2 Jefferson City

The capital of Missouri. It is located on the east bank of the Missouri River in the central part of the state. Jefferson City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Missouri State Capitol and the Jefferson City Museum of History and Art.

Population 42708
GPS Coordinates 38°34'36"N 92°10'25"W
Latitude 38.5767000
Longitude -92.1735200
Altitude 192
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Independence and Jefferson City

The distance between Independence and Jefferson City is 241 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 40 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Independence and Jefferson City. The current time is 07:35:51.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 59 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 44 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 59 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 29 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 08 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 59 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 52 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20 liters (5.28 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Independence and Jefferson City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Independence to Jefferson City is $16.94 (diesel $23.39).

Missouri gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.21 $3.54 $3.86 $4.43
Total $16.94 $18.69 $20.4 $23.39

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Missouri ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.205 (Diesel $4.426) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Independence and Jefferson City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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