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

The driving distance from Jefferson City, MO to Berkeley, MO is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
123.24 mi
02h 25m
Flight
100.14 mi
161.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.14 mi
Kilometers
161.16 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.24 mi
Kilometers
198.33 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Berkeley
Tue, Apr 14, 11:27 AM CDT
Return by in Jefferson City
Tue, Apr 14, 1:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jefferson City
2026-04-14T09:01
Arrive Berkeley
Tue, Apr 14, 11:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:38 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
High Hill
MO

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

From Jefferson City
61.5 mi
01h 12m
To Berkeley
61.7 mi
01h 12m

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
86°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    90.4 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 170 North

    2853 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Inner Belt Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Inner Belt Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Airport Road

    950 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Airport Road

    1684 ft · 41 sec · Airport Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Evergreen Boulevard

    1653 ft · 1 min · Evergreen Boulevard

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Evergreen Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
90.4 mi · 73%
US 54 East
29.7 mi · 24%
Inner Belt Expressway
0.85 mi · 1%
West McCarty Street
0.65 mi · 1%
I 170 North
0.54 mi
Airport Road
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

90.4 mi · 01h 46m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
100.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
High Hill
01h 12m from Jefferson City
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Jefferson City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Berkeley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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 61.5 miles from Jefferson City and 61.7 miles from Berkeley.

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

The direct path is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.40 one way or $32.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Berkeley.

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 13.1 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 13.5 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 High Hill.

RAIL

Hermann

19 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
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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 Jefferson City and Berkeley. Straight-line distance: 100.14 mi (161.16 km).

Jefferson City

#1 Jefferson City

The capital of Missouri.

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

#2 Berkeley

Suburb of St.

Population8,892
Coordinates38.7545000, -90.3312300
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Jefferson City (-92.17352, 38.5767)
End: Berkeley (-90.33123, 38.7545)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.35 gal
16.46 L · about $16.40
Round trip
$32.81
8.7 gal · 32.92 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.3 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.40 $32.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.50 $37.00
Premium $4.65 $20.24 $40.49
Diesel $5.30 $23.07 $46.14

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 Berkeley. The current time is 09:01:22.

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.