How far is Manchester, MO from Jefferson City, MO?
The driving distance from Manchester, MO to Jefferson City, MO is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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 50m.
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 Manchester and Jefferson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and Jefferson City.
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Start on Woods Mill Road
850 ft · 41 sec · Woods Mill Road
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Turn left
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
41 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
1812 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
22.1 mi · 27 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
3047 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
61.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton
1196 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left
29.5 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward State Capitol
118 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2987 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
136 m · 26 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto West High Street
852 ft · 38 sec · West High Street
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Turn right
77 m · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Wall Way
2 m · 1 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 Manchester and Jefferson City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
61.6 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 Manchester 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 Manchester to Jefferson City?
The road trip is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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 59.3 miles from Manchester and 59.8 miles from Jefferson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.88 one way or $31.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manchester and Sunny near Jefferson City.
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.
Hermann
Washington
Jefferson City
Kirkwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and Jefferson City. Straight-line distance: 89.89 mi (144.67 km).
#1 Manchester
City in Missouri
| Population | 18,081 |
| Coordinates | 38.5970000, -90.5092900 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| 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: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $15.88 | $31.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.91 | $35.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.59 | $39.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.33 | $44.66 |
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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