How far is Junction City, MO from Fredericktown, MO?

The driving distance from Junction City, MO to Fredericktown, MO is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1.2 miles (1.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
1.52 mi
00h 03m
Flight
1.19 mi
1.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1.19 mi
Kilometers
1.92 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
1.52 mi
Kilometers
2.44 km
Drive Time
00h 03m

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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 00h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fredericktown
Thu, Apr 23, 9:27 AM CDT
Return by in Junction City
Thu, Apr 23, 9:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Junction City
2026-04-23T09:24
Arrive Fredericktown
Thu, Apr 23, 9:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:03 AM to 7:03 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Junction City
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cobalt Village
MO

Human settlement in Madison County, Missouri, United States of America

From Junction City
0.7 mi
00h 01m
To Fredericktown
0.7 mi
00h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 16 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Junction City and Fredericktown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Junction City and Fredericktown.

  1. 1

    Start on Jonhson Street

    87 m · 18 sec · Jonhson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    533 ft · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2637 ft · 52 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lincoln Drive

    1 km · 1 min · Lincoln Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on North Mine La Motte Avenue

    858 ft · 31 sec · North Mine La Motte Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    105 m · 9 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Junction City and Fredericktown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
7 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
466.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Drive
0.63 mi · 42%
Jonhson Street
0.55 mi · 37%
North Mine La Motte Avenue
0.16 mi · 11%
East Main Street
0.07 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Lincoln Drive

Turn right onto Lincoln Drive

0.63 mi · 00h 01m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 03m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.3 mi
1.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cobalt Village
00h 01m from Junction City
Leave By
8:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Junction City and Mostly Sunny near Fredericktown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Junction City to Fredericktown?

The road trip is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) and usually takes 00h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cobalt Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.7 miles from Junction City and 0.7 miles from Fredericktown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 1.2 miles (1.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.19 one way or $0.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Junction City and Mostly Sunny near Fredericktown.

Stop Ideas Near Cobalt Village

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Poplar Bluff

88 mi away
400 South Main St.
RAIL

Carbondale station

96 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

106 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

116 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Junction City and Fredericktown. Straight-line distance: 1.19 mi (1.92 km).

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#1 Junction City

Village in Missouri, United States

Population314
Coordinates37.5764400, -90.2881700
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Fredericktown

#2 Fredericktown

City in and the county seat of Madison County, Missouri, United States

Population4,005
Coordinates37.5597800, -90.2940100
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Junction City (-90.28817, 37.57644)
End: Fredericktown (-90.29401, 37.55978)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 2 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.05 gal
0.2 L · about $0.19
Round trip
$0.38
0.1 gal · 0.4 L
Estimated CO2
0.4 kg one way
Round trip: 0.9 kg / 2 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.19 $0.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.21 $0.43
Premium $4.65 $0.23 $0.47
Diesel $5.30 $0.27 $0.53

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Junction City and Fredericktown. The current time is 09:24:17.

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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.