How far is Jefferson City, MO from Grandview, MO?
The driving distance from Jefferson City, MO to Grandview, MO is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pettis 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 Grandview.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson City and Grandview.
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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
2014 ft · 1 min · West McCarty Street
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Turn left onto Missouri Boulevard
72 m · 5 sec · Missouri Boulevard
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Turn right onto Rex M Whitton Expressway
26.1 mi · 31 min · Rex M Whitton Expressway
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Continue straight
103.2 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 470 West, US 50 West: Wichita
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 49, I 435 North, US 71: Joplin, Kansas City, Des Moines
635 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
2610 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
701 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1969 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1689 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 12th Street
683 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street
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Turn right onto High Grove Road
107 m · 21 sec · High Grove Road
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Turn left onto 11th Street
562 ft · 25 sec · 11th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 11th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson City and Grandview.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Rex M Whitton Expressway
Continue straight
103 mi · 02h 10m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jefferson City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Grandview.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jefferson City to Grandview?
The road trip is about 140.4 miles (225.9 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
La Monte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70 miles from Jefferson City and 70.3 miles from Grandview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 12:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Grandview.
Stop Ideas Near La Monte
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 La Monte.
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Lee's Summit
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson City and Grandview. Straight-line distance: 128.95 mi (207.53 km).
#1 Jefferson City
The capital of Missouri.
| Population | 42,708 |
| Coordinates | 38.5767000, -92.1735200 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grandview
City in Washington, United States
| Population | 24,711 |
| Coordinates | 38.8858400, -94.5330100 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grandview (-94.53301, 38.88584)
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 | $18.67 | $37.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.05 | $42.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.04 | $46.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.25 | $52.51 |
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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