Origin
Oregon County, MO
Afternoon in Oregon County on Thursday
Local time
4:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oregon County, MO to Jefferson City, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 57m
Distance
171.2 mi
276 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 45m
★
6 AM
3h 57m
8 AM
4h 23m
10 AM
4h 6m
12 PM
4h 4m
3 PM
4h 8m
5 PM
4h 22m
8 PM
3h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oregon County, MO
Brett Sayles
Jefferson City, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oregon County, MO to Jefferson City, MO covers 171.2 miles and takes about 3h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MO 19, US 63, MO 72 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80.9 miles on MO 19. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.77 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
85.6 miles from Oregon County, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 57m. Total distance: 171.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 57m highway drive covering 171.2 miles, with most of the trip on MO 19 and US 63. The longest continuous stretch is about 80.9 miles on MO 19.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MO 19 is the longest continuous segment at about 80.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 19 and US 63. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near MO 19.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Oregon County, MO to Jefferson City, MO is easy. At 3h 57m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (MO 19): Navigation decision point; at 108.8 miles (Holloway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 110 miles (I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63 / North Bishop Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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MO 19
At end of road, turn left onto MO 19
Navigation decision point
5
108.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m in
|
Holloway Street
Turn right onto Holloway Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
110 mi into trip
|
~2h 38m in
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I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63 / North Bishop Avenue
Turn right onto I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63 / North Bishop Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
171.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 56m in
|
Washington Street
Turn right onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
171.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 57m in
|
East Wall Way
Turn right onto East Wall Way
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 19 | 80.9 mi | 1h 55m |
| US 63 | 47.9 mi | 1h 1m |
| MO 72 | 24.3 mi | 31m |
| North Bishop Avenue | 12.9 mi | 15m |
| MO 32 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Holloway Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| US 60 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Salem Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
MO 19
— 80.9 mi, about 1h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oregon County, MO and Jefferson City, MO.
1
Start on Tucker Creek Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Tucker Creek Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto MO 19
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
MO 19
3
Turn right onto MO 19
26 mi
·
38 min
·
MO 19
4
Turn right onto US 60; MO 19
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 60; MO 19
5
Turn left onto MO 19
13 mi
·
18 min
·
MO 19
6
Turn slight right onto MO 19
42 mi
·
56 min
·
MO 19
7
Turn left onto MO 32; MO 72
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
MO 32; MO 72
8
Turn right onto MO 72
24 mi
·
31 min
·
MO 72
9
Turn right onto Salem Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Salem Avenue
10
Turn right onto Holloway Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Holloway Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
At end of road, turn left onto East 18th Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East 18th Street
12
Continue on North Walnut Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Walnut Street
13
Turn right onto I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63
13 mi
·
15 min
·
North Bishop Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on US 63; MO 28
48 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
US 63; MO 28
15
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Jefferson Street
16
Turn left onto West McCarty Street
495 ft
·
16 sec
·
West McCarty Street
17
Turn right onto Washington Street
250 ft
·
12 sec
·
Washington Street
18
Turn right onto East Wall Way
341 ft
·
25 sec
·
East Wall Way
19
Arrive at destination
East Wall Way
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 85.6 miles from Oregon County, MO, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.9 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 38 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.6 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jefferson City, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Oregon County, 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 Oregon County, MO
This is one driving day of about 171.2 miles and 3h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Oregon County, 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 MO 19 for about 80.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 85.6 mi from Oregon County, MO · 2h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 85.6 miles from Oregon County, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before MO 19 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.9 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
$26.77 one way
$53.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $29.39 | $58.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $32.95 | $65.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.80 | $75.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.4 | 0 | $17.98 | $8.22 |
| Efficient EV | 42.8 | 0 | $14.98 | $6.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.5 | 0 | $23.97 | $10.96 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (67% 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 Thursday
Local time
4:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Salem, MO
86 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
29 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
3h 57m 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 Oregon County, MO to Jefferson City, MO covers 171.2 miles and takes about 3h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MO 19, US 63, MO 72. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85.6 miles from Oregon County, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Oregon County, MO to Jefferson City, MO is easy. At 3h 57m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (MO 19): Navigation decision point; at 108.8 miles (Holloway Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 110 miles (I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63 / North Bishop Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Oregon County, MO to Jefferson City, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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