How far is Jefferson City, MO from Troy, MO?
The driving distance from Jefferson City, MO to Troy, MO is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70 miles (112.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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 01h 51m.
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 Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jefferson City and Troy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson City and Troy.
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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
77 m · 15 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto West McCarty Street
1 km · 2 min · West McCarty Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 54 East, US 63 North: Fulton, Columbia
713 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
29.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
1220 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.6 mi · 56 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO H: Wright City
1131 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Wildcat Drive
51 m · 10 sec · Wildcat Drive
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Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway
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Turn left onto North Elm Street
119 m · 11 sec · North Elm Street
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Continue straight
1108 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
11 mi · 15 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Boone Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Boone Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
59 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Wood Street
47 m · 12 sec · East Wood Street
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Turn left
39 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson City and Troy.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
50.6 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jefferson City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Troy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jefferson City to Troy?
The road trip is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Montgomery City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Jefferson City and 47.3 miles from Troy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70 miles (112.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 2:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.60 one way or $25.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Jefferson City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Troy.
Stop Ideas Near Montgomery City
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 Montgomery City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson City and Troy. Straight-line distance: 70.02 mi (112.68 km).
#1 Jefferson City
The capital of Missouri.
| Population | 42,708 |
| Coordinates | 38.5767000, -92.1735200 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Troy
City in Lincoln County, Montana, USA
| Population | 13,341 |
| Coordinates | 38.9794900, -90.9807000 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: Troy (-90.9807, 38.97949)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $12.60 | $25.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.21 | $28.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.54 | $31.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.72 | $35.43 |
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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