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

The driving distance from Webb City, MO to Jefferson City, MO is about 208.5 miles (335.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.3 miles (256.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
208.55 mi
03h 14m
Flight
159.24 mi
256.28 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.24 mi
Kilometers
256.28 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.55 mi
Kilometers
335.63 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jefferson City
Sat, Apr 18, 3:46 AM CDT
Return by in Webb City
Sat, Apr 18, 7:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Webb City
2026-04-18T00:32
Arrive Jefferson City
Sat, Apr 18, 3:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Webb City
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Conway
MO

City in Missouri

From Webb City
103 mi
01h 37m
To Jefferson City
105.6 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1857 ft · 39 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East MacArthur Drive

    1626 ft · 40 sec · East MacArthur Drive

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    71 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    3117 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 249 South: Joplin

    1 km · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 66, I 44 Business

    1495 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 7th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · East 7th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Cimarron Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cimarron Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 East, I 49 North, US 71 North: Springfield, Kansas City

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

    113.3 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 64, MO 5, MO 32: Hartville

    894 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    23.7 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Camdenton, Nevada, Osage Beach, Jefferson City

    1082 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    31.2 mi · 36 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    25.9 mi · 30 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 Business

    1334 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Missouri Boulevard

    1036 ft · 30 sec · Missouri Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West McCarty Street

    1519 ft · 51 sec · West McCarty Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    76 m · 13 sec · Washington Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Wall Way

    104 m · 25 sec · East Wall Way

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Wall Way

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
113 mi · 54%
South Jefferson Avenue
25.3 mi · 12%
Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
3.36 mi · 2%
East 7th Street
1.97 mi · 1%
East MacArthur Drive
0.94 mi
Cimarron Road
0.88 mi
Longest Stretch

Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

113 mi · 02h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.2 mi
159.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conway
01h 37m from Webb City
Leave By
10:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Webb City and 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 Webb City to Jefferson City?

The road trip is about 208.5 miles (335.6 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?

Conway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103 miles from Webb City and 105.6 miles from Jefferson City.

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

The direct path is about 159.3 miles (256.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.2 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 10:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.75 one way or $55.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Webb City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Webb City and Jefferson City. Straight-line distance: 159.24 mi (256.28 km).

Webb City

#1 Webb City

City in Missouri

Population12,134
Coordinates37.1464500, -94.4630000
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Jefferson City

#2 Jefferson City

The capital of Missouri.

Population42,708
Coordinates38.5767000, -92.1735200
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-94.463009, 37.14645)
End: East Wall Way (-92.173431, 38.576776)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.36 gal
27.86 L · about $27.75
Round trip
$55.51
14.72 gal · 55.72 L
Estimated CO2
65.4 kg one way
Round trip: 130.8 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.75 $55.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.30 $62.60
Premium $4.65 $34.25 $68.51
Diesel $5.30 $39.04 $78.07

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Webb City and Jefferson City. The current time is 00:32:31.

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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.