How far is Jefferson City, MO from Pevely, MO?
The driving distance from Jefferson City, MO to Pevely, MO is about 125 miles (201.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
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
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Village in Missouri, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jefferson City and Pevely.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson City and Pevely.
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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 left to continue on US 50 East: Saint Louis
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Wolf Ridge Trail
1995 ft · 2 min · Wolf Ridge Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Loose Creek Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Loose Creek Highway
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Continue on County Route 604
1 km · 3 min · County Route 604
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Turn left onto County Route 605
1.5 mi · 6 min · County Route 605
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Turn left
1817 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on West Main Street
58.6 mi · 1 hr 10 min · West Main Street
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 44 East, US 50 East: Saint Louis
17.3 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 109: Eureka, Wildwood
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
6.4 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
11.6 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right
55 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Metropolitan Boulevard
641 ft · 15 sec · Metropolitan Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward I 55 South: Cape Girardeau
66 m · 10 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 55 South: Cape Girardeau
832 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeff McBride Memorial Highway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Jeff McBride Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO Z: Pevely
1544 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
1503 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto County Road
1756 ft · 1 min · County Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
89 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
64 m · 9 sec · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson City and Pevely.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Jefferson City and Sunny near Pevely.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jefferson City to Pevely?
The road trip is about 125 miles (201.2 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Leslie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Jefferson City and 62.6 miles from Pevely.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 12:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.63 one way or $33.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jefferson City and Sunny near Pevely.
Stop Ideas Near Leslie
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 Leslie.
Washington
Hermann
Kirkwood
Jefferson City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson City and Pevely. Straight-line distance: 98.36 mi (158.3 km).
#1 Jefferson City
The capital of Missouri.
| Population | 42,708 |
| Coordinates | 38.5767000, -92.1735200 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pevely
City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 6,001 |
| Coordinates | 38.2833900, -90.3951200 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pevely (-90.39512, 38.28339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $16.63 | $33.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.76 | $37.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.52 | $41.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.39 | $46.78 |
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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