How far is Jefferson City, MO from Oregon County, MO?
The driving distance from Jefferson City, MO to Oregon County, MO is about 170.9 miles (275.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jefferson City and Oregon County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson City and Oregon County.
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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 right to continue on US 63 South: Rolla
49.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
747 ft · 26 sec · North Walnut Street
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Continue on East 18th Street
1072 ft · 39 sec · East 18th Street
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Turn right onto Holloway Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Holloway Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Salem Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Salem Avenue
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
22 mi · 28 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
54.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn left
25.9 mi · 38 min
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Turn left
1 km · 58 sec
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Continue on Tucker Creek Road
2584 ft · 2 min · Tucker Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tucker Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson City and Oregon County.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
54.4 mi · 01h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jefferson City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Oregon County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jefferson City to Oregon County?
The road trip is about 170.9 miles (275.1 km) and usually takes 03h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from Jefferson City and 85.7 miles from Oregon County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.97 one way or $47.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jefferson City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Oregon County.
Stop Ideas Near Salem
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 Salem.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson City and Oregon County. Straight-line distance: 137.22 mi (220.83 km).
#1 Jefferson City
The capital of Missouri.
| Population | 42,708 |
| Coordinates | 38.5767000, -92.1735200 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oregon County
County in Missouri, United States
| Population | 10,411 |
| Coordinates | 36.6867200, -91.4032900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oregon County (-91.40329, 36.68672)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $3.98 | $23.97 | $47.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $26.18 | $52.35 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $28.38 | $56.77 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $36.11 | $72.22 |
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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