How far is Jefferson City, MO from Weldon Spring, MO?
The driving distance from Jefferson City, MO to Weldon Spring, MO is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.8 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.
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 Weldon Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson City and Weldon Spring.
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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
61.9 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield
1567 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
9.3 mi · 11 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward MO K, MO 94: O'Fallon, St Charles, Defiance, Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
2028 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO K: O'Fallon
38 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
1800 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Technology Drive
1895 ft · 1 min · Technology Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Technology Drive
34 m · 5 sec · Technology Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Technology Drive
570 ft · 20 sec · Technology Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Technology Drive
35 m · 4 sec · Technology Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Technology Drive
2209 ft · 54 sec · Technology Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Weldon Spring Road
14 m · 1 sec · Weldon Spring Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Weldon Spring Road
871 ft · 31 sec · Weldon Spring Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old 94 South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson City and Weldon Spring.
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
61.9 mi · 01h 11m
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 Weldon Spring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jefferson City to Weldon Spring?
The road trip is about 104.1 miles (167.5 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?
New Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Jefferson City and 52.1 miles from Weldon Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 $13.84 one way or $27.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jefferson City and Sunny near Weldon Spring.
Stop Ideas Near New Florence
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 New Florence.
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Jefferson City
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson City and Weldon Spring. Straight-line distance: 80.65 mi (129.79 km).
#1 Jefferson City
The capital of Missouri.
| Population | 42,708 |
| Coordinates | 38.5767000, -92.1735200 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Weldon Spring
City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 5,546 |
| Coordinates | 38.7133900, -90.6892900 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: Weldon Spring (-90.68929, 38.71339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.84 | $27.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.61 | $31.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.08 | $34.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.47 | $38.93 |
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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