How far is Jefferson City, MO from Bonne Terre, MO?
The driving distance from Jefferson City, MO to Bonne Terre, MO is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Missouri, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jefferson City and Bonne Terre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson City and Bonne Terre.
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Start on East Wall Way
47 m · 13 sec · East Wall Way
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
1130 ft · 40 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Rex M Whitton Expressway
11.3 mi · 14 min · Rex M Whitton Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Saint Louis
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Wolf Ridge Trail
1995 ft · 2 min · Wolf Ridge Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Loose Creek Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Loose Creek Highway
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Continue on County Route 604
1 km · 3 min · County Route 604
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Turn left onto County Route 605
1.5 mi · 6 min · County Route 605
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Turn left
1817 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on West Main Street
56.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min · West Main Street
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Take the exit right
42 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
6.2 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Commercial Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Commercial Avenue
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Continue on East Gravois Avenue
6.2 mi · 10 min · East Gravois Avenue
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Turn right
20.4 mi · 35 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
14.6 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto North Division Street
4 m · 1 sec · North Division Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Division Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson City and Bonne Terre.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Main Street
Continue on West Main Street
56.6 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jefferson City and Mostly Cloudy near Bonne Terre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jefferson City to Bonne Terre?
The road trip is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Leslie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Jefferson City and 65.7 miles from Bonne Terre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.46 one way or $34.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jefferson City and Mostly Cloudy near Bonne Terre.
Stop Ideas Near Leslie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leslie.
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Jefferson City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson City and Bonne Terre. Straight-line distance: 98.73 mi (158.89 km).
#1 Jefferson City
The capital of Missouri.
| Population | 42,708 |
| Coordinates | 38.5767000, -92.1735200 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bonne Terre
City
| Population | 6,824 |
| Coordinates | 37.9231100, -90.5554000 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bonne Terre (-90.5554, 37.92311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $17.46 | $34.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.69 | $39.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.55 | $43.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.56 | $49.12 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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