How far is Oregon County, MO from Jefferson City, MO?
The driving distance from Oregon County, MO to Jefferson City, MO is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oregon County and Jefferson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oregon County and Jefferson City.
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Start on Tucker Creek Road
2584 ft · 2 min · Tucker Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1 km · 57 sec
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Turn right
25.9 mi · 38 min
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Turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn left
12.8 mi · 19 min
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Turn slight right
41.6 mi · 57 min
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
24.3 mi · 32 min
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Turn right onto Salem Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Salem Avenue
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Turn right onto Holloway Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Holloway Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 18th Street
1072 ft · 37 sec · East 18th Street
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Continue on North Walnut Street
747 ft · 30 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn right onto North Bishop Avenue
12.9 mi · 16 min · North Bishop Avenue
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Continue straight
47.9 mi · 1 hr 1 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 Oregon County and Jefferson City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Bishop Avenue
Continue straight
47.9 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Oregon County and 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 Oregon County to Jefferson City?
The road trip is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.4 miles from Oregon County and 91 miles from Jefferson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 10:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.72 one way or $49.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Oregon County and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson City.
Stop Ideas Near Salem
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 Salem.
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Jefferson City
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oregon County and Jefferson City. Straight-line distance: 137.22 mi (220.83 km).
#1 Oregon County
County in Missouri, United States
| Population | 10,411 |
| Coordinates | 36.6867200, -91.4032900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| 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: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $3.98 | $24.72 | $49.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $27.00 | $54.00 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $29.28 | $58.56 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $37.25 | $74.49 |
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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