Origin
Crestwood, MO
Late night in Crestwood on Saturday
Local time
12:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crestwood, MO to Jefferson City, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 4m
Distance
113.3 mi
182 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 56m
★
6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crestwood, MO
Theodore Nguyen
Jefferson City, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Crestwood, MO to Jefferson City, MO covers 113.3 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Watson Road, I 44 West, Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.71 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.
Midpoint
56.7 miles from Crestwood, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 113.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 4m drive with frequent turns across 113.3 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.
Watson 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Crestwood, MO to Jefferson City, MO is easy. At 2h 4m 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 Crestwood, MO to Jefferson City, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Watson Road | — | — |
| I 44 West | — | — |
| Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor | — | — |
| US 50 West | — | — |
| Route 605 | — | — |
| Route 604 | — | — |
| Loose Creek Highway | — | — |
| Wolf Ridge Trail | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Watson Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crestwood, MO and Jefferson City, MO.
1
Start on Watson Road
62 ft
·
8 sec
·
Watson Road
2
Turn left
377 ft
·
33 sec
3
Turn sharp left
331 ft
·
27 sec
4
Turn sharp right onto Watson Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Watson Road
5
Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West, I 270, US 50 West: Tulsa, Chicago, Memphis
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 44 West, I 270, US 50 West: Tulsa, Chicago, Memphis
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 44 West, US 50 West: Tulsa
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 44 West, US 50 West: Tulsa
7
Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
29 mi
·
33 min
·
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West: Union, Jefferson City
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 50 West: Union, Jefferson City
9
Merge slight left
61 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
10
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
11
Turn right onto County Route 605
1.5 mi
·
5 min
·
County Route 605
12
Turn right onto County Route 604
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
County Route 604
13
Continue on Loose Creek Highway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Loose Creek Highway
14
Turn left onto Wolf Ridge Trail
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wolf Ridge Trail
15
Turn right
17 mi
·
20 min
16
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Jefferson Street
17
Turn left onto West McCarty Street
495 ft
·
16 sec
·
West McCarty Street
18
Turn right onto Washington Street
249 ft
·
13 sec
·
Washington Street
19
Turn right onto East Wall Way
341 ft
·
25 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 56.7 miles from Crestwood, MO, or about 1h 2m 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 25 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.7 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 42m
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 Crestwood, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Crestwood, MO
This is one driving day of about 113.3 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Crestwood, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.7 mi from Crestwood, MO · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.7 miles from Crestwood, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$17.71 one way
$35.43 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.45 | $38.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.80 | $43.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.02 | $50.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34 | 0 | $11.90 | $5.44 |
| Efficient EV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.91 | $4.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.3 | 0 | $15.86 | $7.25 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Late night in Jefferson City on Saturday
Local time
12:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Union, MO
57 mi in
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
19 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
2h 4m 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 Crestwood, MO to Jefferson City, MO covers 113.3 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Watson Road, I 44 West, Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.7 miles from Crestwood, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.71 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 Crestwood, MO to Jefferson City, MO is easy. At 2h 4m 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 Crestwood, MO to Jefferson City, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Crestwood, MO to Jefferson City, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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