How far is Willard, MO from Jefferson City, MO?
The driving distance from Willard, MO to Jefferson City, MO is about 143.7 miles (231.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.3 miles (179.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Willard and Jefferson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willard and Jefferson City.
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Start on West Jackson Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Jackson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
61 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1 km · 48 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
33 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp left
1546 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway
53.1 mi · 58 min · Payne Stewart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 64, MO 5, MO 32: Hartville
894 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Camdenton, Nevada, Osage Beach, Jefferson City
1082 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right
31.2 mi · 36 min
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Turn straight
25.9 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 Business
1334 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
48 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Missouri Boulevard
1036 ft · 30 sec · Missouri Boulevard
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Turn right onto West McCarty Street
1519 ft · 51 sec · West McCarty Street
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Turn left 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 Willard and Jefferson City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Payne Stewart Highway
Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway
53.1 mi · 00h 58m
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 Willard 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 Willard to Jefferson City?
The road trip is about 143.7 miles (231.2 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Stoutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.6 miles from Willard and 72 miles from Jefferson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.3 miles (179.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 1:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.15 one way or $40.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Willard and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jefferson City.
Stop Ideas Near Stoutland
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 Stoutland.
Jefferson City
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Willard and Jefferson City. Straight-line distance: 111.34 mi (179.18 km).
#1 Willard
City in Missouri
| Population | 5,736 |
| Coordinates | 37.3050500, -93.4285300 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| 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: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $20.15 | $40.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $22.01 | $44.02 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $23.86 | $47.73 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $30.36 | $60.72 |
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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