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

The driving distance from Pevely, MO to Jefferson City, MO is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
148.06 mi
02h 16m
Flight
98.36 mi
158.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.36 mi
Kilometers
158.3 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.06 mi
Kilometers
238.28 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jefferson City
Tue, May 12, 11:50 PM CDT
Return by in Pevely
Wed, May 13, 2:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pevely
2026-05-12T21:33
Arrive Jefferson City
Tue, May 12, 11:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pevely
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Leslie
MO

Village in Missouri, USA

From Pevely
62.5 mi
01h 08m
To Jefferson City
85.6 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Elm Street

    64 m · 15 sec · Elm Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    89 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road

    1756 ft · 1 min · County Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    876 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MO M: Antonia, Barnhart

    1759 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    11.8 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I 44 West, US 50 West: Rolla

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

    17 mi · 19 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West: Union, Jefferson City

    1271 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    61 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1817 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto County Route 605

    1.5 mi · 6 min · County Route 605

  17. 17

    Turn right onto County Route 604

    1 km · 2 min · County Route 604

  18. 18

    Continue on Loose Creek Highway

    1 mi · 3 min · Loose Creek Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Wolf Ridge Trail

    1908 ft · 1 min · Wolf Ridge Trail

  20. 20

    Turn right

    17.1 mi · 21 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    879 ft · 32 sec · Jefferson Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West McCarty Street

    151 m · 16 sec · West McCarty Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    76 m · 13 sec · Washington Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Wall Way

    104 m · 25 sec · East Wall Way

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Wall Way

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 50 West
61.6 mi · 42%
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
17 mi · 11%
MO M
6.61 mi · 4%
I 55 North
4.04 mi · 3%
County Route 605
1.49 mi · 1%
Loose Creek Highway
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.7 mi
98.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leslie
01h 08m from Pevely
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pevely 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 Pevely to Jefferson City?

The road trip is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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 62.5 miles from Pevely and 85.6 miles from Jefferson City.

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

The direct path is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.7 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 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.72 one way or $39.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pevely and Sunny near Jefferson City.

Stop Ideas Near Leslie

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

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

RAIL

Washington

25 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

37 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Kirkwood

74 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Jefferson City

84 mi away
101 Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pevely and Jefferson City. Straight-line distance: 98.36 mi (158.3 km).

Pevely

#1 Pevely

City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States

Population6,001
Coordinates38.2833900, -90.3951200
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Jefferson City

#2 Jefferson City

The capital of Missouri.

Population42,708
Coordinates38.5767000, -92.1735200
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Elm Street (-90.395419, 38.283369)
End: East Wall Way (-92.173431, 38.576776)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.23 gal
19.78 L · about $19.72
Round trip
$39.44
10.46 gal · 39.56 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.72 $39.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.24 $44.49
Premium $4.65 $24.34 $48.68
Diesel $5.30 $27.74 $55.48

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Pevely and Jefferson City. The current time is 21:33:51.

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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.