How far is Jefferson City, MO from Lemay, MO?
The driving distance from Jefferson City, MO to Lemay, MO is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
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
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Village in Missouri, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jefferson City and Lemay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson City and Lemay.
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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 left to continue on US 50 East: Saint Louis
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Wolf Ridge Trail
1995 ft · 2 min · Wolf Ridge Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Loose Creek Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Loose Creek Highway
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Continue on County Route 604
1 km · 3 min · County Route 604
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Turn left onto County Route 605
1.5 mi · 6 min · County Route 605
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Turn left
1817 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on West Main Street
58.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · West Main Street
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 44 East, US 50 East: Saint Louis
28.9 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
871 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis
2033 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
1911 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis
557 ft · 8 sec
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Continue on I 55 North, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis
797 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 61, US 67
1885 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Lemay Ferry Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Lemay Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Paule Avenue
1200 ft · 58 sec · Paule Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dammert Avenue
69 m · 12 sec · Dammert Avenue
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Turn right onto Placid Avenue
652 ft · 34 sec · Placid Avenue
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Turn left onto Rembold Avenue
61 m · 9 sec · Rembold Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rembold Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson City and Lemay.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Main Street
Continue on West Main Street
58.6 mi · 01h 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.
Sunny leaving Jefferson City and Sunny near Lemay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jefferson City to Lemay?
The road trip is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Leslie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.7 miles from Jefferson City and 60.9 miles from Lemay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 1:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.18 one way or $32.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jefferson City and Sunny near Lemay.
Stop Ideas Near Leslie
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 Leslie.
Washington
Hermann
Kirkwood
Jefferson City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson City and Lemay. Straight-line distance: 102.39 mi (164.78 km).
#1 Jefferson City
The capital of Missouri.
| Population | 42,708 |
| Coordinates | 38.5767000, -92.1735200 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lemay
Census designated place
| Population | 16,645 |
| Coordinates | 38.5333900, -90.2792800 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lemay (-90.27928, 38.53339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $16.18 | $32.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.25 | $36.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.97 | $39.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.75 | $45.51 |
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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