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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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 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Boone County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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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
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63 North: Columbia
62.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO EE: Downtown Moberly
785 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto South Clark Street
32 m · 5 sec · South Clark Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prathersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson City and Moberly. Straight-line distance: 59.86 mi (96.34 km).
#1 Jefferson City
The capital of Missouri.
| Population | 42,708 |
| Coordinates | 38.5767000, -92.1735200 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Moberly
City in Randolph County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 13,512 |
| Coordinates | 39.4183700, -92.4382400 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moberly (-92.43824, 39.41837)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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