How far is Jefferson City, MO from Clayton, MO?
The driving distance from Jefferson City, MO to Clayton, MO is about 126.4 miles (203.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100 miles (160.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
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.
Human settlement in Montgomery County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jefferson City and Clayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson City and Clayton.
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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
29.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
1220 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
61.9 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield
1567 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
27.7 mi · 34 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Daniel Boone Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 170 North
897 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Brentwood Boulevard, Hanley Road
1648 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on South Service Road
3245 ft · 2 min · South Service Road
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Turn left onto South Hanley Road
1.5 km · 2 min · South Hanley Road
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Turn right onto Wydown Boulevard
3050 ft · 1 min · Wydown Boulevard
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Turn right onto Hillvale Drive
54 m · 8 sec · Hillvale Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hillvale Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson City and Clayton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
61.9 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jefferson City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jefferson City to Clayton?
The road trip is about 126.4 miles (203.4 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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 63.1 miles from Jefferson City and 63.3 miles from Clayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100 miles (160.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 1:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.82 one way or $33.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jefferson City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clayton.
Stop Ideas Near High Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Warrenton City Animal Control
Warrenton City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to High Hill.
Hermann
Washington
Jefferson City
Kirkwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson City and Clayton. Straight-line distance: 99.97 mi (160.89 km).
#1 Jefferson City
The capital of Missouri.
| Population | 42,708 |
| Coordinates | 38.5767000, -92.1735200 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clayton
Inner-ring suburb of St.
| Population | 16,775 |
| Coordinates | 38.6425500, -90.3237300 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clayton (-90.32373, 38.64255)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $16.82 | $33.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.97 | $37.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.76 | $41.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.66 | $47.31 |
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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