How far is Jefferson City, MO from Ozark, MO?
The driving distance from Jefferson City, MO to Ozark, MO is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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 02h 54m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Laclede County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jefferson City and Ozark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson City and Ozark.
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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
540 ft · 23 sec · Rex M Whitton Expressway
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Turn right onto Madison Street
3189 ft · 2 min · Madison Street
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Take the ramp straight
1131 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto C. F. “Red” Whaley Expressway
56.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min · C. F. “Red” Whaley Expressway
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Take the exit right toward MO 5 South, MO 7 South: Lebanon
1203 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
24 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto North Jefferson Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Jefferson Avenue
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Take the exit right toward I 44 West: Springfield
731 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
46.4 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Branson
1412 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway
11 mi · 14 min · Schoolcraft Freeway
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 Busienss, MO 14: Nixa
1286 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto West Jackson Road
580 ft · 25 sec · West Jackson Road
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Continue on Jackson Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto West Church Street
30 m · 4 sec · West Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson City and Ozark.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
C. F. “Red” Whaley Expressway
Merge slight left onto C. F. “Red” Whaley Expressway
56.5 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jefferson City and Partly Sunny near Ozark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jefferson City to Ozark?
The road trip is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Jefferson City and 73.8 miles from Ozark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.4 miles (195.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 12:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jefferson City and Partly Sunny near Ozark.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon
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 Lebanon.
Jefferson City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson City and Ozark. Straight-line distance: 121.38 mi (195.34 km).
#1 Jefferson City
The capital of Missouri.
| Population | 42,708 |
| Coordinates | 38.5767000, -92.1735200 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ozark
City in Alabama
| Population | 21,052 |
| Coordinates | 37.0208900, -93.2060200 |
| Altitude | 356 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ozark (-93.20602, 37.02089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.65 | $39.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.16 | $44.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.25 | $48.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.63 | $55.27 |
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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