How far is Maryville, MO from Jefferson City, MO?

The driving distance from Maryville, MO to Jefferson City, MO is about 254.7 miles (409.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.8 miles (303.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
254.67 mi
03h 51m
Flight
188.86 mi
303.94 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.86 mi
Kilometers
303.94 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.67 mi
Kilometers
409.85 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jefferson City
Sun, Apr 19, 2:29 AM CDT
Return by in Maryville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maryville
2026-04-18T22:37
Arrive Jefferson City
Sun, Apr 19, 2:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maryville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Bates City
MO

City in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States

From Maryville
127 mi
01h 55m
To Jefferson City
127.7 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Maryville and Jefferson City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maryville and Jefferson City.

  1. 1

    Start on East 1st Street

    41 m · 10 sec · East 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on US 71 (MO)

    30 mi · 34 min · US 71 (MO)

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 29 South, US 71 South, US 59 South: Kansas City

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    37.1 mi · 40 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 435 East: Saint Louis

    28 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70, US 24 West, US 40: Saint Louis, Kansas City, Sports Complex

    1500 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis

    143 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto George Brett Super Highway

    2213 ft · 29 sec · George Brett Super Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly

    748 ft · 16 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto US 63 South: Jefferson City

    59 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    159 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Take the exit straight toward US 63 South: Jefferson City

    2329 ft · 50 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    27.1 mi · 29 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54 West, US 63 South: Jefferson City

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward State Capitol

    118 m · 18 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2987 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    136 m · 26 sec · Broadway Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West High Street

    852 ft · 38 sec · West High Street

  31. 31

    Turn right

    77 m · 25 sec

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Wall Way

    2 m · 1 sec · East Wall Way

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Wall Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maryville and Jefferson City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 21%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
54.3 mi · 21%
I 29 South
42.5 mi · 17%
US 71 (MO)
30 mi · 12%
I 435 East
28 mi · 11%
US 63 South
27.7 mi · 11%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

52.5 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.9 mi
188.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bates City
01h 55m from Maryville
Leave By
9:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Maryville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maryville to Jefferson City?

The road trip is about 254.7 miles (409.9 km) and usually takes 03h 51m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bates City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127 miles from Maryville and 127.7 miles from Jefferson City.

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

The direct path is about 188.8 miles (303.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.90 one way or $67.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Maryville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson City.

Stop Ideas Near Bates City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bates City, 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 Bates City.

RAIL

Lee's Summit

28 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

32 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Warrensburg

39 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Union Station

45 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maryville and Jefferson City. Straight-line distance: 188.86 mi (303.94 km).

Maryville

#1 Maryville

City in Nodaway County, Missouri, United States

Population11,530
Coordinates40.3461000, -94.8724700
Altitude351
CountryUnited States
Jefferson City

#2 Jefferson City

The capital of Missouri.

Population42,708
Coordinates38.5767000, -92.1735200
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: East 1st Street (-94.872472, 40.346049)
End: East Wall Way (-92.173431, 38.576776)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 410 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.99 gal
34.02 L · about $33.90
Round trip
$67.80
17.98 gal · 68.04 L
Estimated CO2
79.9 kg one way
Round trip: 159.8 kg / 352 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.90 $67.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.23 $76.47
Premium $4.65 $41.84 $83.68
Diesel $5.30 $47.68 $95.37

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Maryville and Jefferson City. The current time is 22:37:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.