How far is Sikeston, MO from Jefferson City, MO?
The driving distance from Sikeston, MO to Jefferson City, MO is about 264.6 miles (425.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.7 miles (295.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sikeston and Jefferson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sikeston and Jefferson City.
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Start on the route
8 m · 9 sec
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Turn sharp left onto East Malone Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · East Malone Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North: Cape Girardeau
1484 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
26.1 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight left
91.3 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO M: Antonia, Barnhart
1759 ft · 44 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
11.8 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 44 West, US 50 West: Rolla
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
17 mi · 19 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West: Union, Jefferson City
1271 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
61 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Continue straight
1817 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto County Route 605
1.5 mi · 6 min · County Route 605
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Turn right onto County Route 604
1 km · 2 min · County Route 604
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Continue on Loose Creek Highway
1 mi · 3 min · Loose Creek Highway
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Turn left onto Wolf Ridge Trail
1908 ft · 1 min · Wolf Ridge Trail
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Turn right
17.1 mi · 21 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 Sikeston 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.
I 55 North
Keep slight left
91.3 mi · 01h 38m
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 Sikeston 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 Sikeston to Jefferson City?
The road trip is about 264.6 miles (425.9 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?
Barnhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.7 miles from Sikeston and 143.9 miles from Jefferson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.7 miles (295.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.9 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 9:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.22 one way or $70.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sikeston and Sunny near Jefferson City.
Stop Ideas Near Barnhart
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 Barnhart.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Washington
Alton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sikeston and Jefferson City. Straight-line distance: 183.73 mi (295.69 km).
#1 Sikeston
City in Scott County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 15,968 |
| Coordinates | 36.8767200, -89.5878600 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| 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: 426 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $35.22 | $70.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.72 | $79.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.47 | $86.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.54 | $99.08 |
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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