How far is Jefferson City, MO from Hannibal, MO?
The driving distance from Jefferson City, MO to Hannibal, MO is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
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 Audrain County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jefferson City and Hannibal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson City and Hannibal.
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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
47.7 mi · 53 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Liberty Street
10.3 mi · 13 min · East Liberty Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Scott's Corner
68 m · 3 sec
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Exit the rotary
8.1 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
56 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
27.1 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit left
1331 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
7.2 mi · 9 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Turn right onto Warren Barett Drive
3 mi · 5 min · Warren Barett Drive
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
1072 ft · 24 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadway
3145 ft · 1 min · Broadway
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Turn right
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson City and Hannibal.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 54 East
Merge slight left
47.7 mi · 00h 53m
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 Sunny leaving Jefferson City and Mostly Sunny near Hannibal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jefferson City to Hannibal?
The road trip is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Benton City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.7 miles from Jefferson City and 52.7 miles from Hannibal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.03 one way or $28.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jefferson City and Mostly Sunny near Hannibal.
Stop Ideas Near Benton City
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 Benton City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson City and Hannibal. Straight-line distance: 89.56 mi (144.14 km).
#1 Jefferson City
The capital of Missouri.
| Population | 42,708 |
| Coordinates | 38.5767000, -92.1735200 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hannibal
City in Missouri, USA
| Population | 17,246 |
| Coordinates | 39.7083800, -91.3584800 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hannibal (-91.35848, 39.70838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $14.03 | $28.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.82 | $31.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.31 | $34.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.73 | $39.46 |
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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