How far is Neosho, MO from Jefferson City, MO?
The driving distance from Neosho, MO to Jefferson City, MO is about 211.7 miles (340.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Webster County, Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Neosho and Jefferson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Neosho and Jefferson City.
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Start on East Main Street
66 m · 15 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
1506 ft · 53 sec · South Washington Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Coler Street
1106 ft · 26 sec · East Coler Street
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Turn right onto North College Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North College Street
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Continue on Elwood Junction Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Elwood Junction Road
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Turn left
1382 ft · 51 sec
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Turn straight
11.7 mi · 17 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 East: Springfield
2007 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
110.1 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 64, MO 5, MO 32: Hartville
894 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Camdenton, Nevada, Osage Beach, Jefferson City
1082 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right
31.2 mi · 36 min
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Turn straight
25.9 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 Business
1334 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
48 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Missouri Boulevard
1036 ft · 30 sec · Missouri Boulevard
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Turn right onto West McCarty Street
1519 ft · 51 sec · West McCarty Street
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Turn left 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 Neosho 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.
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
110 mi · 01h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Neosho and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance 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 Neosho to Jefferson City?
The road trip is about 211.7 miles (340.7 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Niangua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.5 miles from Neosho and 106.2 miles from Jefferson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 10:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.17 one way or $56.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Neosho and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Neosho and Jefferson City. Straight-line distance: 168.23 mi (270.74 km).
#1 Neosho
City in Newton County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 12,116 |
| Coordinates | 36.8689600, -94.3680000 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| 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: 341 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $28.17 | $56.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.77 | $63.54 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.77 | $69.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.62 | $79.24 |
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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