How far is Jefferson City, MO from Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO?

The driving distance from Jefferson City, MO to Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO is about 129.9 miles (209 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.6 miles (170 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
129.9 mi
02h 34m
Flight
105.65 mi
170.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.65 mi
Kilometers
170.03 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.9 mi
Kilometers
209.05 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellefontaine Neighbors
Wed, Apr 15, 11:40 PM CDT
Return by in Jefferson City
Thu, Apr 16, 2:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jefferson City
2026-04-15T21:06
Arrive Bellefontaine Neighbors
Wed, Apr 15, 11:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:22 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

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
Jonesburg
MO

City in Montgomery County, Missouri, United States

From Jefferson City
64.9 mi
01h 17m
To Bellefontaine Neighbors
65.1 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson City and Bellefontaine Neighbors.

  1. 1

    Start on East Wall Way

    47 m · 13 sec · East Wall Way

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    77 m · 15 sec · Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West McCarty Street

    1 km · 2 min · West McCarty Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 54 East, US 63 North: Fulton, Columbia

    713 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

    1220 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    84 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

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

    872 ft · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2556 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    988 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    11.8 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Bellefontaine Road

    935 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Bellefontaine Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Bellefontaine Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    48 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
84 mi · 65%
US 54 East
29.7 mi · 23%
I 270 North
12.8 mi · 10%
Bellefontaine Road
2.24 mi · 2%
West McCarty Street
0.65 mi
I 70 East
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

84 mi · 01h 38m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
105.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesburg
01h 17m from Jefferson City
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jefferson City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bellefontaine Neighbors.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jefferson City to Bellefontaine Neighbors?

The road trip is about 129.9 miles (209 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Jonesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Jefferson City and 65.1 miles from Bellefontaine Neighbors.

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

The direct path is about 105.6 miles (170 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.27 one way or $34.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Jefferson City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bellefontaine Neighbors.

Stop Ideas Near Jonesburg

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 Jonesburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.9 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
Warrenton City Hall
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

Warrenton City Hall

Warrenton , MO
200 W Booneslick Rd, Warrenton, MO 63383
Rating 2.7/5 7 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jonesburg.

RAIL

Hermann

20 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

41 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

81 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

84 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson City and Bellefontaine Neighbors. Straight-line distance: 105.65 mi (170.03 km).

Jefferson City

#1 Jefferson City

The capital of Missouri.

Population42,708
Coordinates38.5767000, -92.1735200
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Bellefontaine Neighbors

#2 Bellefontaine Neighbors

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

Population10,297
Coordinates38.7403300, -90.2265000
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Jefferson City (-92.17352, 38.5767)
End: Bellefontaine Neighbors (-90.2265, 38.74033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.58 gal
17.35 L · about $17.27
Round trip
$34.54
9.16 gal · 34.7 L
Estimated CO2
40.7 kg one way
Round trip: 81.4 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.27 $34.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.48 $38.96
Premium $4.65 $21.32 $42.63
Diesel $5.30 $24.29 $48.58

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Jefferson City and Bellefontaine Neighbors. The current time is 21:06:53.

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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.