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

The driving distance from Jefferson City, MO to Affton, MO is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.4 miles (160 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
117.79 mi
02h 32m
Flight
99.44 mi
160.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.44 mi
Kilometers
160.03 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.79 mi
Kilometers
189.57 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Affton
Tue, Apr 14, 11:35 AM CDT
Return by in Jefferson City
Tue, Apr 14, 2:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jefferson City
2026-04-14T09:02
Arrive Affton
Tue, Apr 14, 11:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jefferson City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gerald
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Jefferson City
58.8 mi
01h 16m
To Affton
59 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Wall Way

    47 m · 13 sec · East Wall Way

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    1130 ft · 40 sec · Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Rex M Whitton Expressway

    11.3 mi · 14 min · Rex M Whitton Expressway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Saint Louis

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Wolf Ridge Trail

    1995 ft · 2 min · Wolf Ridge Trail

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Loose Creek Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Loose Creek Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on County Route 604

    1 km · 3 min · County Route 604

  8. 8

    Turn left onto County Route 605

    1.5 mi · 6 min · County Route 605

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1817 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 44 East, US 50 East: Saint Louis

    28.9 mi · 33 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    871 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    2033 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 30: Gravois Road

    1580 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 30: Saint Louis, Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, Gravois Road

    121 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    4.1 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    12 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    27 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson City and Affton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
61 mi · 52%
I 44 East
28.9 mi · 25%
Rex M Whitton Expressway
11.3 mi · 10%
US 50 East
5.89 mi · 5%
MO 30
4.45 mi · 4%
I 270 South
1.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Continue on West Main Street

58.6 mi · 01h 10m

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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
99.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gerald
01h 16m from Jefferson City
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jefferson City and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Affton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jefferson City to Affton?

The road trip is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Gerald is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Jefferson City and 59 miles from Affton.

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

The direct path is about 99.4 miles (160 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Jefferson City and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Affton.

Stop Ideas Near Gerald

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

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

RAIL

Washington

33 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

35 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Jefferson City

76 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

83 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson City and Affton. Straight-line distance: 99.44 mi (160.03 km).

Jefferson City

#1 Jefferson City

The capital of Missouri.

Population42,708
Coordinates38.5767000, -92.1735200
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Affton

#2 Affton

Census designated place

Population20,307
Coordinates38.5506100, -90.3331700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Jefferson City (-92.17352, 38.5767)
End: Affton (-90.33317, 38.55061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.73 L · about $15.69
Round trip
$31.37
8.32 gal · 31.46 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.69 $31.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.69 $35.38
Premium $4.65 $19.36 $38.72
Diesel $5.30 $22.06 $44.13

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Jefferson City and Affton. The current time is 09:02:55.

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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.