How far is Jefferson City, MO from Farmington, MO?
The driving distance from Jefferson City, MO to Farmington, MO is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Phelps County, 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 Farmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson City and Farmington.
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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 right to continue on US 63 South: Rolla
38.2 mi · 50 min
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Turn left
25.2 mi · 37 min
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
51.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Main Street
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Turn right
2210 ft · 44 sec
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Continue on West Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Strauss Drive
557 ft · 11 sec · Strauss Drive
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Continue on St Joe Drive
764 ft · 15 sec · St Joe Drive
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Continue on Woodlawn Drive
1666 ft · 40 sec · Woodlawn Drive
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Turn left
730 ft · 21 sec
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Take the ramp right toward US 67 South, MO 32 East: Farmington
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left toward MO 32 East: Farmington
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto North Washington Street
2283 ft · 1 min · North Washington Street
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Turn right onto West Liberty Street
77 m · 14 sec · West Liberty Street
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Turn left onto North Jefferson Street
43 m · 6 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson City and Farmington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Main Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
51.9 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Jefferson City and Sunny near Farmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jefferson City to Farmington?
The road trip is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Saint James is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.2 miles from Jefferson City and 70.3 miles from Farmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 10:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.70 one way or $37.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jefferson City and Sunny near Farmington.
Stop Ideas Near Saint James
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 Saint James.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson City and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 109.88 mi (176.84 km).
#1 Jefferson City
The capital of Missouri.
| Population | 42,708 |
| Coordinates | 38.5767000, -92.1735200 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Farmington
City in St.
| Population | 18,674 |
| Coordinates | 37.7808800, -90.4217900 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Farmington (-90.42179, 37.78088)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $18.70 | $37.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.09 | $42.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.08 | $46.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.31 | $52.62 |
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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