How far is Jefferson City, MO from Hazelwood, MO?
The driving distance from Jefferson City, MO to Hazelwood, MO is about 119.9 miles (193 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.2 miles (158 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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 22m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jefferson City and Hazelwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson City and Hazelwood.
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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
84 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
872 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago
2556 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on I 270 North: Chicago
1270 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago
988 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward McDonnell Boulevard
1661 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on McDonnell Boulevard South
122 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto McDonnell Boulevard
2377 ft · 48 sec · McDonnell Boulevard
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Continue on James S McDonnell Boulevard
1701 ft · 37 sec · James S McDonnell Boulevard
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Turn left onto Fee Fee Road
1550 ft · 1 min · Fee Fee Road
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Turn right onto Chapel Ridge Drive
1163 ft · 51 sec · Chapel Ridge Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chapel Ridge Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson City and Hazelwood.
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
84 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Sunny leaving Jefferson City and Sunny near Hazelwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jefferson City to Hazelwood?
The road trip is about 119.9 miles (193 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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 59.9 miles from Jefferson City and 60 miles from Hazelwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.2 miles (158 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 1:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.95 one way or $31.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jefferson City and Sunny near Hazelwood.
Stop Ideas Near High Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Warrenton City Animal Control
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to High Hill.
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Kirkwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson City and Hazelwood. Straight-line distance: 98.16 mi (157.97 km).
#1 Jefferson City
The capital of Missouri.
| Population | 42,708 |
| Coordinates | 38.5767000, -92.1735200 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hazelwood
Suburb city of St.
| Population | 25,042 |
| Coordinates | 38.7714400, -90.3709500 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hazelwood (-90.37095, 38.77144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $15.95 | $31.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.99 | $35.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.69 | $39.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.44 | $44.87 |
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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