Origin
Boonville, MO
Night in Boonville on Wednesday
Local time
9:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boonville, MO to Jefferson City, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
56m
Distance
57 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boonville, MO
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Jefferson City, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Boonville, MO to Jefferson City, MO covers 57 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bingham Road, I 70 East, U for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.91 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
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
28.5 miles from Boonville, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 57 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bingham Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Boonville, MO to Jefferson City, MO is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Boonville, MO to Jefferson City, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bingham Road | — | — |
| I 70 East | — | — |
| U | — | — |
| Dwight D | — | — |
| Highway Patrol Sgt | — | — |
| Sheriff Roger I | — | — |
| US 63 | — | — |
| US 63 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bingham Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boonville, MO and Jefferson City, MO.
1
Start on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Bingham Road
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Bingham Road
3
Take the ramp left toward I 70 East: Columbia
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 70 East: Columbia
4
Merge slight left onto U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
17 mi
·
18 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
5
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6
Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
7
Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly
9
Turn slight right onto US 63 South: Jefferson City
194 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 63 South: Jefferson City
10
Merge slight left
522 ft
·
12 sec
11
Take the exit straight toward US 63 South: Jefferson City
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 63 South: Jefferson City
12
Merge slight left
27 mi
·
29 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 54 West, US 63 South: Jefferson City
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 54 West, US 63 South: Jefferson City
14
Take the exit slight right toward State Capitol
387 ft
·
18 sec
·
State Capitol
15
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
16
Turn right onto Broadway Street
446 ft
·
26 sec
·
Broadway Street
17
Turn left onto West High Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
West High Street
18
Turn right
253 ft
·
25 sec
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Wall Way
7 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Wall Way
20
Arrive at your destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 28.5 miles from Boonville, MO, or about 28m into the drive.
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 13 miles or 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.5 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 48m
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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Have your navigation ready before leaving Boonville, MO.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Boonville, MO
This is one driving day of about 57 miles and 56m.
At 57 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.5 mi from Boonville, MO · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.5 miles from Boonville, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jefferson City, MO
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Jefferson City, MO if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.91 one way
$17.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.78 | $19.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.97 | $21.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.58 | $25.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.98 | $2.74 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $4.99 | $2.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.98 | $3.65 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Night in Jefferson City on Wednesday
Local time
9:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Columbia, MO
29 mi in
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
56m 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 Boonville, MO to Jefferson City, MO covers 57 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bingham Road, I 70 East, U. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.5 miles from Boonville, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.91 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.
The drive from Boonville, MO to Jefferson City, MO is easy. At 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Boonville, MO to Jefferson City, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Boonville, MO to Jefferson City, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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