How far is Jefferson City, MO from Oak Grove, MO?

The driving distance from Jefferson City, MO to Oak Grove, MO is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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
132.24 mi
02h 27m
Flight
109.4 mi
176.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.4 mi
Kilometers
176.07 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.24 mi
Kilometers
212.82 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Grove
Thu, Oct 15, 6:52 PM CDT
Return by in Jefferson City
Thu, Oct 15, 9:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jefferson City
2026-10-15T16:24
Arrive Oak Grove
Thu, Oct 15, 6:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:36 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Pilot Grove
MO

City in Cooper County, Missouri, United States

From Jefferson City
66 mi
01h 13m
To Oak Grove
66.2 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
74°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson City and Oak Grove.

  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

    27.8 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 40, MO PP: Kansas City, Saint Louis

    2021 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1089 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

    2220 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    54.4 mi · 58 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    41 mi · 44 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MO F, MO H: Oak Grove, Levasy

    1170 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on MO F, MO H: Oak Grove, Levasy

    51 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Broadway Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Broadway Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 41%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
42.8 mi · 32%
US 63 North
27.8 mi · 21%
US 54 East
1.57 mi · 1%
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial High
1.56 mi · 1%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

54.4 mi · 00h 58m

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
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
109.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pilot Grove
01h 13m from Jefferson City
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jefferson City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jefferson City to Oak Grove?

The road trip is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Pilot Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66 miles from Jefferson City and 66.2 miles from Oak Grove.

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

The direct path is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.56 one way or $37.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jefferson City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oak Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Pilot Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pilot Grove, 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 Pilot Grove.

RAIL

Sedalia

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

Jefferson City

72 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Warrensburg

73 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson City and Oak Grove. Straight-line distance: 109.4 mi (176.07 km).

Jefferson City

#1 Jefferson City

The capital of Missouri.

Population42,708
Coordinates38.5767000, -92.1735200
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Oak Grove

#2 Oak Grove

City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States

Population8,437
Coordinates39.0050100, -94.1293900
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Jefferson City (-92.17352, 38.5767)
End: Oak Grove (-94.12939, 39.00501)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.67 gal
17.66 L · about $18.56
Round trip
$37.13
9.34 gal · 35.32 L
Estimated CO2
41.5 kg one way
Round trip: 83 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $18.56 $37.13
Mid-grade $4.34 $20.27 $40.54
Premium $4.71 $21.98 $43.96
Diesel $5.99 $27.96 $55.93

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Jefferson City and Oak Grove. The current time is 16:24:53.

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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.