How far is Lemay, MO from Jefferson City, MO?
The driving distance from Lemay, MO to Jefferson City, MO is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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 02h 15m.
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.
Village in Missouri, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lemay and Jefferson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lemay and Jefferson City.
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Start on Rembold Avenue
61 m · 14 sec · Rembold Avenue
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Turn left onto Placid Avenue
106 m · 22 sec · Placid Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Gentry Avenue
2404 ft · 1 min · Gentry Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Telegraph Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Telegraph Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 255 West, US 50 West: Memphis
1854 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, US 50 West: Tulsa
1.6 km · 3 min
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Continue on Soccer Park Road, North Highway Drive
1053 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 44 West: Tulsa
548 ft · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
28.1 mi · 32 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West: Union, Jefferson City
1271 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
61 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Continue straight
1817 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto County Route 605
1.5 mi · 6 min · County Route 605
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Turn right onto County Route 604
1 km · 2 min · County Route 604
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Continue on Loose Creek Highway
1 mi · 3 min · Loose Creek Highway
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Turn left onto Wolf Ridge Trail
1908 ft · 1 min · Wolf Ridge Trail
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Turn right
17.1 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
879 ft · 32 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto West McCarty Street
151 m · 16 sec · West McCarty Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
76 m · 13 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Wall Way
104 m · 25 sec · East Wall Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Wall Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lemay and Jefferson City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 50 West
Merge slight left
61 mi · 01h 13m
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 Lemay and Sunny near Jefferson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lemay to Jefferson City?
The road trip is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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 61.4 miles from Lemay and 60.7 miles from Jefferson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 2:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.25 one way or $32.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lemay and Sunny near Jefferson City.
Stop Ideas Near Leslie
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 Leslie.
Washington
Hermann
Kirkwood
Jefferson City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lemay and Jefferson City. Straight-line distance: 102.39 mi (164.78 km).
#1 Lemay
Census designated place
| Population | 16,645 |
| Coordinates | 38.5333900, -90.2792800 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jefferson City
The capital of Missouri.
| Population | 42,708 |
| Coordinates | 38.5767000, -92.1735200 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Wall Way (-92.173431, 38.576776)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $16.25 | $32.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.33 | $36.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.06 | $40.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.86 | $45.72 |
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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