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Trip from Jefferson City, MO to Boonville, MO

Drive Time

1h 8m

Distance

57.1 mi

92 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 3m ★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Jefferson City, MO, MO

Jefferson City, MO

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Downtown Boonville, MO, MO

Boonville, MO

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick excursion through the heart of the Midwest, the 57.1-mile journey from Jefferson City to Boonville is an ideal choice. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 8 minutes on the road, making this a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stay. With fuel costs estimated at just $9, it is an economical route for a spontaneous getaway. You will primarily navigate via US 63, the U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, and I-70 Bus. This drive serves as a straightforward connection between these two Missouri locales, offering a practical experience without the need for complex planning.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

28.6 miles from Jefferson City, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience that balances steady highway speeds with local road transitions. Roughly 58% of your journey takes place on highways, providing a reliable pace for the majority of the trip. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch along a 27.8-mile segment of US 63, which allows for consistent cruising. As you move from the capital area toward Boonville, the road environment shifts to accommodate the transition between these two Missouri communities. It is a functional drive that avoids the monotony of a purely interstate route while maintaining efficient travel times.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 63 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.8 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

870 ft 557 ft

Total Climb

813 ft

Total Descent

774 ft

Highest Point

870 ft

~16.7 mi in

Elevation Range

314 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Jefferson Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Jefferson Street

Turn right onto Jefferson Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward US 54 East, US 63 North: Fulton, Columbia

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 54 East, US 63 North: Fulton, Columbi...
7
30.1 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward I 70, US 40, MO PP: Kansas City, Saint Louis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left / straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 70, US 40, MO PP: Kansas City, Saint L...
9
30.7 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
6
53 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Take the exit toward I 70 Business, MO 87: Boonville, Prairie Home

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 106 Toward I 70 Business, MO 87: Boonville, Prairie...

Towns Along This Route

Between Jefferson City, MO and Boonville, MO, road signs point toward Mo Pp: Kansas City, Saint Louis and Prairie Home.

Mo Pp: Kansas City

30.1 mi in | ~34m

Saint Louis

30.1 mi in | ~34m

Prairie Home

53 mi in | ~1h 1m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 63 27.8 mi 30m
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway 17.2 mi 18m
I 70 Bus 3.4 mi 5m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 1.8 mi 2m
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway 1.6 mi 1m
US 54 1.4 mi 1m
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway 1.3 mi 1m
West McCarty Street 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 63 — 27.8 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson City, MO and Boonville, MO.

1

Start on East Wall Way

155 ft · 13 sec · East Wall Way
2

Turn right onto Jefferson Street

251 ft · 14 sec · Jefferson Street
3

Turn right onto West McCarty Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West McCarty Street
4

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward US 54 East, US 63 North: Fulton, Columbia
5

Merge onto US 54; US 63

1.4 mi · 1 min · US 54; US 63
6

Take the exit onto US 63

28 mi · 30 min · US 63
Toward US 63 North: Columbia
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 70, US 40, MO PP: Kansas City, Saint Louis Use the left / straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on US 63 Conn

0.2 mi · 31 sec · US 63 Conn
Use the straight lane.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City Use the left lane.
10

Merge onto I 70; US 40

1.3 mi · 1 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
11

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.6 mi · 1 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
12

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
13

Continue on I 70; US 40

17 mi · 18 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 106 Toward I 70 Business, MO 87: Boonville, Prairie Home
15

Turn right onto I 70 Bus; MO 87

3.4 mi · 5 min · I 70 Bus; MO 87
16

At end of road, turn right onto I 70 Bus; MO 87

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
17

Arrive at destination

US 40; MO 5; MO 87

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. You won't need to worry about planning formal stops, as the entire duration is just over an hour, allowing you to drive straight through without fatigue. Keep in mind that your fuel budget is quite low at $9, so you can easily complete the round trip on a single tank. To make the most of your travel, prioritize a steady pace during the 27.8-mile stretch on US 63 to maintain your estimated arrival time. Being prepared for the shift from highway driving to the I-70 Bus transition will help you navigate the final approach to Boonville smoothly.

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 28.6 miles from Jefferson City, MO, or about 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.8 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 57.1 miles or 1h 8m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 28.6 miles or 33m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 56m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boonville, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Jefferson City, 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 Jefferson City, MO

This is one driving day of about 57.1 miles and 1h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jefferson City, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 63 for about 27.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 28.6 mi from Jefferson City, MO · 33m into the drive

Downtown Quincy, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Quincy, IL

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

Quincy, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 57.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Quincy, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.6 miles from Jefferson City, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Boonville, MO

The final approach into Boonville, 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 Boonville, 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

$8.67 one way

$17.35 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $9.56 $19.12
premium $4.80 $10.78 $21.56
diesel $5.64 $12.69 $25.37

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: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.1 0 $6.00 $2.74
Efficient EV 14.3 0 $5.00 $2.28
EV Truck/SUV 22.8 0 $7.99 $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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Jefferson City, MO

Afternoon in Jefferson City on Sunday

Local time

3:58 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 8 mph 29% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Boonville, MO

Afternoon in Boonville on Sunday

Local time

3:58 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

55°F

Quincy, IL

29 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

27 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

1h 8m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Jefferson City, MO to Boonville, MO covers 57.1 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 63, U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, I 70 Bus. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.6 miles from Jefferson City, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.67 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Jefferson City, MO and Boonville, MO, road signs point toward Mo Pp: Kansas City, Saint Louis and Prairie Home.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 557 ft to 870 ft elevation with about 813 ft of total climbing.

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