How far is Rocheport, MO from Jefferson City, MO?
The driving distance from Rocheport, MO to Jefferson City, MO is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Boone County, Missouri, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rocheport and Jefferson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rocheport and Jefferson City.
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Start on Lewis Street
14 m · 4 sec · Lewis Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · 3rd Street
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Take the ramp sharp left toward I 70 East: Columbia
1230 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly
748 ft · 16 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 63 South: Jefferson City
59 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left
159 m · 12 sec
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Take the exit straight toward US 63 South: Jefferson City
2329 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
27.1 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54 West, US 63 South: Jefferson City
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward State Capitol
118 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2987 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
136 m · 26 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto West High Street
852 ft · 38 sec · West High Street
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Turn right
77 m · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Wall Way
2 m · 1 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 Rocheport and Jefferson City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 63 South
Merge slight left
27.1 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rocheport 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 Rocheport to Jefferson City?
The road trip is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Pierpont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Rocheport and 22.8 miles from Jefferson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.40 one way or $12.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Rocheport and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson City.
Stop Ideas Near Pierpont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rocheport and Jefferson City. Straight-line distance: 34.91 mi (56.19 km).
#1 Rocheport
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 259 |
| Coordinates | 38.9800300, -92.5640700 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jefferson City
The capital of Missouri.
| Population | 42,708 |
| Coordinates | 38.5767000, -92.1735200 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson City (-92.17352, 38.5767)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.40 | $12.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $6.99 | $13.98 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $9.64 | $19.28 |
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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