How far is Webster Groves, MO from Jefferson City, MO?

The driving distance from Webster Groves, MO to Jefferson City, MO is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
130.75 mi
02h 01m
Flight
98.1 mi
157.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.1 mi
Kilometers
157.87 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.75 mi
Kilometers
210.42 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jefferson City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 PM CDT
Return by in Webster Groves
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Webster Groves
2026-04-23T12:08
Arrive Jefferson City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Webster Groves
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Gerald
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Webster Groves
58.5 mi
01h 00m
To Jefferson City
72.3 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Webster Groves and Jefferson City.

  1. 1

    Start on West Lockwood Avenue

    45 m · 7 sec · West Lockwood Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Elm Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Elm Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 West

    878 ft · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

    29.9 mi · 34 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West: Union, Jefferson City

    1271 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    61 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1817 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto County Route 605

    1.5 mi · 6 min · County Route 605

  10. 10

    Turn right onto County Route 604

    1 km · 2 min · County Route 604

  11. 11

    Continue on Loose Creek Highway

    1 mi · 3 min · Loose Creek Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Wolf Ridge Trail

    1908 ft · 1 min · Wolf Ridge Trail

  13. 13

    Turn right

    17.1 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    879 ft · 32 sec · Jefferson Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West McCarty Street

    151 m · 16 sec · West McCarty Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    76 m · 13 sec · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Wall Way

    104 m · 25 sec · East Wall Way

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Wall Way

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 50 West
61.6 mi · 47%
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
29.9 mi · 23%
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial H
3.53 mi · 3%
County Route 605
1.49 mi · 1%
Loose Creek Highway
1.01 mi · 1%
South Elm Avenue
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 50 West

Merge slight left

61 mi · 01h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
98.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gerald
01h 00m from Webster Groves
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Webster Groves and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Webster Groves to Jefferson City?

The road trip is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Gerald is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Webster Groves and 72.3 miles from Jefferson City.

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

The direct path is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 2:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.38 one way or $34.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Webster Groves and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson City.

Stop Ideas Near Gerald

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gerald, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gerald.

RAIL

Washington

33 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

35 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Jefferson City

76 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

83 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Webster Groves and Jefferson City. Straight-line distance: 98.1 mi (157.87 km).

Webster Groves

#1 Webster Groves

City in Missouri

Population22,896
Coordinates38.5925500, -90.3573400
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Jefferson City

#2 Jefferson City

The capital of Missouri.

Population42,708
Coordinates38.5767000, -92.1735200
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: (-90.357317, 38.592548)
End: East Wall Way (-92.173431, 38.576776)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.61 gal
17.46 L · about $17.38
Round trip
$34.77
9.22 gal · 34.92 L
Estimated CO2
41 kg one way
Round trip: 81.9 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.38 $34.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.61 $39.21
Premium $4.65 $21.45 $42.91
Diesel $5.30 $24.45 $48.90

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Webster Groves and Jefferson City. The current time is 12:08:32.

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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.