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

The driving distance from Jefferson City, MO to Pacific, MO is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.7 miles (125 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
93.4 mi
02h 01m
Flight
77.68 mi
125.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.68 mi
Kilometers
125.01 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.4 mi
Kilometers
150.32 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pacific
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 PM CDT
Return by in Jefferson City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jefferson City
2026-04-23T10:42
Arrive Pacific
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Rosebud
MO

City in Gasconade County, Missouri, USA

From Jefferson City
46.7 mi
01h 00m
To Pacific
46.8 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Wall Way

    47 m · 13 sec · East Wall Way

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    1130 ft · 40 sec · Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Rex M Whitton Expressway

    11.3 mi · 14 min · Rex M Whitton Expressway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Saint Louis

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Wolf Ridge Trail

    1995 ft · 2 min · Wolf Ridge Trail

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Loose Creek Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Loose Creek Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on County Route 604

    1 km · 3 min · County Route 604

  8. 8

    Turn left onto County Route 605

    1.5 mi · 6 min · County Route 605

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1817 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 44 East, US 50 East: Saint Louis

    9 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 Business: Pacific

    2316 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Osage Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Osage Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    764 ft · 26 sec · North 1st Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
61 mi · 65%
Rex M Whitton Expressway
11.3 mi · 12%
I 44 East
9.03 mi · 10%
US 50 East
5.89 mi · 6%
County Route 605
1.49 mi · 2%
West Osage Street
1.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Continue on West Main Street

58.6 mi · 01h 10m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
77.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosebud
01h 00m from Jefferson City
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jefferson City and Mostly Sunny near Pacific.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.4 miles (150.3 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Rosebud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Jefferson City and 46.8 miles from Pacific.

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

The direct path is about 77.7 miles (125 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 2:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.44 one way or $24.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 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 Mostly Sunny near Pacific.

Stop Ideas Near Rosebud

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

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

RAIL

Hermann

36 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

39 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

70 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

89 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson City and Pacific. Straight-line distance: 77.68 mi (125.01 km).

Jefferson City

#1 Jefferson City

The capital of Missouri.

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

#2 Pacific

City in Missouri

Population7,097
Coordinates38.4820000, -90.7415200
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Jefferson City (-92.17352, 38.5767)
End: Pacific (-90.74152, 38.482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.48 L · about $12.44
Round trip
$24.89
6.6 gal · 24.96 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.44 $24.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.03 $28.07
Premium $4.65 $15.36 $30.72
Diesel $5.30 $17.50 $35.01

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jefferson City and Pacific. The current time is 10:42:30.

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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.