Origin
Fulton, MO
Late night in Fulton on Thursday
Local time
4:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fulton, MO to Jefferson City, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fulton, MO
Yaroslav Shuraev
Jefferson City, MO
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Trip Overview
This short 23.8-mile drive between Fulton and Jefferson City, Missouri, is easily manageable in about 29 minutes. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, it's an economical option for a quick hop within the Midwest. The route is predominantly highway, making it a straightforward trip with no overnight stops needed. You'll spend most of your time on US 54 Business, which forms the longest continuous stretch of 20.2 miles. This drive is ideal for a single-day excursion, offering a practical way to connect these two Missouri towns.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 85% of the journey taking place on higher-speed roads. The primary path follows US 54 Business, Market Street, and West Main Street, indicating a progression from a more substantial highway to city streets as you approach your destination. The longest uninterrupted segment covers 20.2 miles on US 54 Business, suggesting a period of consistent driving without frequent intersections or slowdowns. This road profile means you'll likely encounter a steady pace for the majority of your trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 54 Business is the longest continuous segment at about 20.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 54 Business and Market Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 4th Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 54 Business / Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (US 54 Business): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East 4th Street
Turn left onto East 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 54 Business / Market Street
Turn right onto US 54 Business / Market Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 54 Business
Take the ramp onto US 54 Business toward US 54 West: Jefferson City
Navigation decision point
Toward US 54 West: Jefferson City
5
23.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
West High Street
Turn left onto West High Street
Navigation decision point
6
23.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
East Wall Way
At end of road, turn left onto East Wall Way
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 54 Business | 20.2 mi | 22m |
| Market Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West High Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| MO H | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 54 Business
— 20.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fulton, MO and Jefferson City, MO.
1
Start on Court Street
24 ft
·
6 sec
·
Court Street
2
Turn left onto East 4th Street
267 ft
·
15 sec
·
East 4th Street
3
Turn right onto US 54 Business
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Market Street
4
Continue on US 54 Business
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Market Street
5
Continue on MO H; US 54 BUS
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
MO H; US 54 BUS
6
Take the ramp onto US 54 Business
20 mi
·
22 min
·
US 54 Business
Toward US 54 West: Jefferson City
7
Take the exit
388 ft
·
18 sec
Toward State Capitol
8
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
9
Turn right onto Broadway Street
446 ft
·
26 sec
·
Broadway Street
10
Turn left onto West High Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
West High Street
11
Turn right
254 ft
·
25 sec
12
At end of road, turn left onto East Wall Way
6 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Wall Way
13
Arrive at destination
East Wall Way
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.72 one way
$7.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Thursday
Local time
4:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
29m 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 Fulton, MO to Jefferson City, MO covers 23.8 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 54 Business, Market Street, West Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.9 miles from Fulton, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.72 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.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 54 Business / Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (US 54 Business): Navigation decision point.
The route from Fulton, MO to Jefferson City, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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