How far is Savannah, MO from Jefferson City, MO?
The driving distance from Savannah, MO to Jefferson City, MO is about 225.4 miles (362.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
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 Lafayette County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Savannah and Jefferson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savannah and Jefferson City.
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Start on North 5th Street
842 ft · 42 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn left onto West Price Street
2312 ft · 1 min · West Price Street
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Turn right
5.9 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
36.7 mi · 40 min
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Merge slight right
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 435 East: Saint Louis
28 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70, US 24 West, US 40: Saint Louis, Kansas City, Sports Complex
1500 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis
143 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto George Brett Super Highway
2213 ft · 29 sec · George Brett Super Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22.4 mi · 24 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 Savannah 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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.5 mi · 00h 57m
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 Clear leaving Savannah 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 Savannah to Jefferson City?
The road trip is about 225.4 miles (362.8 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Mayview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.4 miles from Savannah and 113 miles from Jefferson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.8 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 9:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.98 one way or $59.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Savannah and Sunny near Jefferson City.
Stop Ideas Near Mayview
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 Mayview.
Warrensburg
Lee's Summit
Independence
Sedalia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Savannah and Jefferson City. Straight-line distance: 170.56 mi (274.49 km).
#1 Savannah
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 5,168 |
| Coordinates | 39.9416600, -94.8302500 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| 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: 363 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
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 | $29.98 | $59.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.81 | $67.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.00 | $74.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.17 | $84.33 |
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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