How far is Jefferson City, MO from Moberly, MO?

The driving distance from Jefferson City, MO to Moberly, MO is about 66.5 miles (107 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.52 mi
01h 15m
Flight
59.86 mi
96.34 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.86 mi
Kilometers
96.34 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.52 mi
Kilometers
107.05 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moberly
Tue, May 5, 10:05 AM CDT
Return by in Jefferson City
Tue, May 5, 11:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jefferson City
2026-05-05T08:49
Arrive Moberly
Tue, May 5, 10:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jefferson City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Prathersville
MO

Human settlement in Boone County, Missouri, United States of America

From Jefferson City
33.3 mi
00h 37m
To Moberly
33.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
59°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jefferson City and Moberly.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson City and Moberly.

  1. 1

    Start on East Wall Way

    47 m · 13 sec · East Wall Way

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    77 m · 15 sec · Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West McCarty Street

    1 km · 2 min · West McCarty Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 54 East, US 63 North: Fulton, Columbia

    713 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63 North: Columbia

    62.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MO EE: Downtown Moberly

    785 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Clark Street

    32 m · 5 sec · South Clark Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Clark Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson City and Moberly.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 63 North
62.5 mi · 94%
US 54 East
1.57 mi · 2%
West McCarty Street
0.65 mi · 1%
MO EE
0.15 mi
Jefferson Street
0.05 mi
East Wall Way
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

US 63 North

Take the exit slight right toward US 63 North: Columbia

62.5 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
59.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prathersville
00h 37m from Jefferson City
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jefferson City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Moberly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jefferson City to Moberly?

The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Prathersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.3 miles from Jefferson City and 33.2 miles from Moberly.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.86 one way or $17.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Jefferson City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Moberly.

Stop Ideas Near Prathersville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Prathersville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prathersville.

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Jefferson City

51 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

84 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Sedalia

86 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

La Plata

114 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson City and Moberly. Straight-line distance: 59.86 mi (96.34 km).

Jefferson City

#1 Jefferson City

The capital of Missouri.

Population42,708
Coordinates38.5767000, -92.1735200
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Moberly

#2 Moberly

City in Randolph County, Missouri, United States

Population13,512
Coordinates39.4183700, -92.4382400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Jefferson City (-92.17352, 38.5767)
End: Moberly (-92.43824, 39.41837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.89 L · about $8.86
Round trip
$17.72
4.7 gal · 17.78 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.86 $17.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.99 $19.99
Premium $4.65 $10.94 $21.87
Diesel $5.30 $12.46 $24.93

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Jefferson City and Moberly. The current time is 08:49:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.