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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.02 mi
02h 46m
Flight
98.36 mi
158.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.36 mi
Kilometers
158.3 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.02 mi
Kilometers
201.2 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pevely
Wed, May 13, 12:55 AM CDT
Return by in Jefferson City
Wed, May 13, 3:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jefferson City
2026-05-12T22:09
Arrive Pevely
Wed, May 13, 12:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:58 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
Leslie
MO

Village in Missouri, USA

From Jefferson City
62.4 mi
01h 23m
To Pevely
62.6 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

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.

  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

    17.3 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 109: Eureka, Wildwood

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    6.4 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    11.6 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    55 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Metropolitan Boulevard

    641 ft · 15 sec · Metropolitan Boulevard

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward I 55 South: Cape Girardeau

    66 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto I 55 South: Cape Girardeau

    832 ft · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Jeff McBride Memorial Highway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Jeff McBride Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MO Z: Pevely

    1544 ft · 41 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    1503 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto County Road

    1756 ft · 1 min · County Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Main Street

    89 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    64 m · 9 sec · Elm Street

  27. 27

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
61 mi · 49%
I 44 East
17.3 mi · 14%
MO 109
11.8 mi · 9%
Rex M Whitton Expressway
11.3 mi · 9%
US 50 East
5.89 mi · 5%
Jeff McBride Memorial Highway
3.72 mi · 3%
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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
98.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leslie
01h 23m from Jefferson City
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Washington

25 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

37 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Kirkwood

74 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Jefferson City

84 mi away
101 Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson City and Pevely. Straight-line distance: 98.36 mi (158.3 km).

Jefferson City

#1 Jefferson City

The capital of Missouri.

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

#2 Pevely

City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States

Population6,001
Coordinates38.2833900, -90.3951200
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: Jefferson City (-92.17352, 38.5767)
End: Pevely (-90.39512, 38.28339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.7 L · about $16.63
Round trip
$33.26
8.82 gal · 33.4 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Missouri · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Jefferson City and Pevely. The current time is 22:09:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.