How far is Jefferson City, MO from Dardenne Prairie, MO?

The driving distance from Jefferson City, MO to Dardenne Prairie, MO is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79 miles (127.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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
100.42 mi
01h 57m
Flight
79.05 mi
127.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.05 mi
Kilometers
127.22 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.42 mi
Kilometers
161.61 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dardenne Prairie
Wed, Apr 15, 3:26 PM CDT
Return by in Jefferson City
Wed, Apr 15, 5:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jefferson City
2026-04-15T13:28
Arrive Dardenne Prairie
Wed, Apr 15, 3:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Montgomery City
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Jefferson City
50.1 mi
00h 58m
To Dardenne Prairie
50.3 mi
00h 58m

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
82°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson City and Dardenne Prairie.

  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

    61.9 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield

    1567 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Avenue of the Saints

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 364 East

    1816 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Bryan Road

    1110 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bryan Road

    2687 ft · 1 min · Bryan Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Feise Road

    2294 ft · 58 sec · Feise Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Rembrandt Drive

    1199 ft · 53 sec · Rembrandt Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rembrandt Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
61.9 mi · 62%
US 54 East
29.7 mi · 30%
Avenue of the Saints
4.1 mi · 4%
MO 364 East
2.05 mi · 2%
Bryan Road
0.72 mi · 1%
West McCarty Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
79 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery City
00h 58m from Jefferson City
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jefferson City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dardenne Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jefferson City to Dardenne Prairie?

The road trip is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Montgomery City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Jefferson City and 50.3 miles from Dardenne Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 79 miles (127.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.35 one way or $26.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 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 Dardenne Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Montgomery City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Montgomery City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Montgomery City.

RAIL

Hermann

31 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

63 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

73 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

105 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson City and Dardenne Prairie. Straight-line distance: 79.05 mi (127.22 km).

Jefferson City

#1 Jefferson City

The capital of Missouri.

Population42,708
Coordinates38.5767000, -92.1735200
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Dardenne Prairie

#2 Dardenne Prairie

City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States

Population13,397
Coordinates38.7695000, -90.7290200
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Jefferson City (-92.17352, 38.5767)
End: Dardenne Prairie (-90.72902, 38.7695)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.54 gal
13.41 L · about $13.35
Round trip
$26.70
7.08 gal · 26.82 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 62.9 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.35 $26.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.06 $30.11
Premium $4.65 $16.48 $32.95
Diesel $5.30 $18.78 $37.55

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Jefferson City and Dardenne Prairie. The current time is 13:28:43.

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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.