How far is Jefferson City, MO from Warrensburg, MO?
The driving distance from Jefferson City, MO to Warrensburg, MO is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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 57m.
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 Cooper County, 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 Warrensburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson City and Warrensburg.
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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
2014 ft · 1 min · West McCarty Street
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Turn left onto Missouri Boulevard
72 m · 5 sec · Missouri Boulevard
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Turn right onto Rex M Whitton Expressway
26.1 mi · 31 min · Rex M Whitton Expressway
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Continue straight
62.7 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 13 Business: Warrensburg, Higginsville
965 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto North Maguire Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Maguire Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Maguire Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson City and Warrensburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Rex M Whitton Expressway
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62.7 mi · 01h 23m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jefferson City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Warrensburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jefferson City to Warrensburg?
The road trip is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Otterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Jefferson City and 45.2 miles from Warrensburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 2:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.03 one way or $24.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jefferson City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Warrensburg.
Stop Ideas Near Otterville
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 Otterville.
Sedalia
Warrensburg
Jefferson City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson City and Warrensburg. Straight-line distance: 85.26 mi (137.22 km).
#1 Jefferson City
The capital of Missouri.
| Population | 42,708 |
| Coordinates | 38.5767000, -92.1735200 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Warrensburg
City in Missouri
| Population | 20,539 |
| Coordinates | 38.7627900, -93.7360500 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warrensburg (-93.73605, 38.76279)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.03 | $24.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.57 | $27.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.85 | $29.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.92 | $33.84 |
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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