Origin
Black Jack, MO
Afternoon in Black Jack on Tuesday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Black Jack, MO to Jefferson City, MO
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 32m
Distance
126.9 mi
204 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 22m
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6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 53m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 41m
5 PM
2h 52m
8 PM
2h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Black Jack, MO
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Jefferson City, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Black Jack, MO to Jefferson City, MO covers 126.9 miles and takes about 2h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, US 54, Rosemary Straub Davison Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84.1 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63.5 miles from Black Jack, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 32m highway drive covering 126.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and US 54. The longest continuous stretch is about 84.1 miles on I 70.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 84.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and US 54. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near MO AC / New Halls Ferry Road.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 126.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (MO AC / New Halls Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.5 mi into trip
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~3m in
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MO AC / New Halls Ferry Road
Turn left onto MO AC / New Halls Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
6
10.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 20A
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
8
11.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20B
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
6
96.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
Take the exit toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 148
Toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton
6
126.9 mi into trip
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~2h 32m in
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East Wall Way
At end of road, turn left onto East Wall Way
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Black Jack, MO and Jefferson City, MO, road signs point toward Kansas City, Mexico and Fulton.
Kansas City
10.9 mi in
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~15m
Mexico
96.2 mi in
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~1h 56m
Fulton
96.2 mi in
|
~1h 56m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 84.1 mi | 1h 38m |
| US 54 | 29.5 mi | 32m |
| Rosemary Straub Davison Highway | 8.6 mi | 10m |
| Old Halls Ferry Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Mehl Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Dunn Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| New Halls Ferry Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 84.1 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Black Jack, MO and Jefferson City, MO.
1
Start on Parker Road
392 ft
·
9 sec
·
Parker Road
2
Continue on Old Halls Ferry Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Halls Ferry Road
3
Turn right onto Mehl Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mehl Avenue
4
Turn right onto Netherton Drive
394 ft
·
18 sec
·
Netherton Drive
5
Turn left onto MO AC
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
New Halls Ferry Road
Use the left / right lanes.
6
Turn sharp right onto Dunn Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
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Dunn Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 270 West
8
Merge onto I 270
8.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 20A
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
10
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
this road
Exit 20A-B
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 20B
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 70
84 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 148
Toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton
14
Turn left onto US 54
30 mi
·
32 min
·
US 54
15
Take the exit
388 ft
·
18 sec
Toward State Capitol
16
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
17
Turn right onto Broadway Street
446 ft
·
26 sec
·
Broadway Street
18
Turn left onto West High Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
West High Street
19
Turn right
254 ft
·
25 sec
20
At end of road, turn left onto East Wall Way
6 ft
·
0 sec
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East Wall Way
21
Arrive at destination
East Wall Way
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.5 miles from Black Jack, MO, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.5 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jefferson City, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Black Jack, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Black Jack, MO
This is one driving day of about 126.9 miles and 2h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Black Jack, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 84.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.5 mi from Black Jack, MO · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63.5 miles from Black Jack, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.1 miles.
Arriving in Jefferson City, MO
The final approach into Jefferson City, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Jefferson City, MO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.84 one way
$39.68 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.78 | $43.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.42 | $48.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.02 | $56.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.1 | 0 | $13.32 | $6.09 |
| Efficient EV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.10 | $5.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.8 | 0 | $17.77 | $8.12 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Jefferson City, MO
Afternoon in Jefferson City on Tuesday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
28 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 32m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Black Jack, MO to Jefferson City, MO covers 126.9 miles and takes about 2h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, US 54, Rosemary Straub Davison Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.5 miles from Black Jack, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 126.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (MO AC / New Halls Ferry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Black Jack, MO and Jefferson City, MO, road signs point toward Kansas City, Mexico and Fulton.
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