How far is Poplar Bluff, MO from Jefferson City, MO?
The driving distance from Poplar Bluff, MO to Jefferson City, MO is about 203.1 miles (326.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159 miles (255.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Reynolds County, Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Poplar Bluff and Jefferson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poplar Bluff and Jefferson City.
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Start on West Pine Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Pine Street
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Turn right onto North Westwood Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Westwood Boulevard
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Continue on State Street
1396 ft · 26 sec · State Street
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Continue on North Westwood Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Westwood Boulevard
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Continue straight
2283 ft · 38 sec
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
56 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Turn right
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
43.2 mi · 55 min
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Continue straight
4.8 mi · 6 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 Poplar Bluff 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 Westwood Boulevard
Take the exit slight right
56 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving Poplar Bluff 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 Poplar Bluff to Jefferson City?
The road trip is about 203.1 miles (326.9 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?
Bunker is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.9 miles from Poplar Bluff and 99.2 miles from Jefferson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159 miles (255.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 9:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.04 one way or $54.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Poplar Bluff and Sunny near Jefferson City.
Stop Ideas Near Bunker
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 Bunker.
Poplar Bluff
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Poplar Bluff and Jefferson City. Straight-line distance: 159.03 mi (255.93 km).
#1 Poplar Bluff
City in Butler County in Southeast Missouri, United States
| Population | 16,807 |
| Coordinates | 36.7570000, -90.3928900 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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: 327 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $27.04 | $54.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.49 | $60.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.37 | $66.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.03 | $76.06 |
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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