How far is Jefferson City, MO from Chillicothe, MO?
The driving distance from Jefferson City, MO to Chillicothe, MO is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jefferson City and Chillicothe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson City and Chillicothe.
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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
77 m · 15 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto West McCarty Street
1 km · 2 min · West McCarty Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 54 East, US 63 North: Fulton, Columbia
713 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63 North: Columbia
86.9 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Take the exit left toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Saint Joseph
875 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
58.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65, US 36 Business: Chillicothe, Carrollton
975 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
98 m · 15 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Locust Street
687 ft · 30 sec · Locust Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Locust Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson City and Chillicothe.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 63 North
Take the exit slight right toward US 63 North: Columbia
86.9 mi · 01h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jefferson City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chillicothe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jefferson City to Chillicothe?
The road trip is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
Cairo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Jefferson City and 74.7 miles from Chillicothe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112 miles (180.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 12:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.87 one way or $39.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Jefferson City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chillicothe.
Stop Ideas Near Cairo
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 Cairo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson City and Chillicothe. Straight-line distance: 111.99 mi (180.23 km).
#1 Jefferson City
The capital of Missouri.
| Population | 42,708 |
| Coordinates | 38.5767000, -92.1735200 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chillicothe
City in Missouri
| Population | 8,915 |
| Coordinates | 39.7952900, -93.5524400 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chillicothe (-93.55244, 39.79529)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.87 | $39.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.41 | $44.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.53 | $49.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.95 | $55.90 |
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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