Origin
Richmond, MO
Morning in Richmond on Thursday
Local time
11:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richmond, MO to Jefferson City, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 8m
Distance
135.7 mi
218 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richmond, MO
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Jefferson City, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Richmond, MO to Jefferson City, MO covers 135.7 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Spartan Drive, I 70 East, Dwight D for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.22 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
67.8 miles from Richmond, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 135.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m 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 8m drive with frequent turns across 135.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Spartan Drive 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 Richmond, MO to Jefferson City, MO is easy. At 2h 8m 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 Richmond, MO to Jefferson City, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Spartan Drive | — | — |
| I 70 East | — | — |
| Dwight D | — | — |
| U | — | — |
| Highway Patrol Sgt | — | — |
| Sheriff Roger I | — | — |
| US 63 | — | — |
| US 63 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Spartan Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, MO and Jefferson City, MO.
1
Start on West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto South Spartan Drive
25 mi
·
32 min
·
South Spartan Drive
3
Take the exit left toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia
4
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5
Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
32 mi
·
34 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
6
Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22 mi
·
24 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
7
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8
Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
9
Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly
11
Turn slight right onto US 63 South: Jefferson City
194 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 63 South: Jefferson City
12
Merge slight left
522 ft
·
12 sec
13
Take the exit straight toward US 63 South: Jefferson City
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 63 South: Jefferson City
14
Merge slight left
27 mi
·
29 min
15
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
16
Take the exit slight right toward State Capitol
387 ft
·
18 sec
·
State Capitol
17
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
18
Turn right onto Broadway Street
446 ft
·
26 sec
·
Broadway Street
19
Turn left onto West High Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
West High Street
20
Turn right
253 ft
·
25 sec
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Wall Way
7 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Wall Way
22
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 67.8 miles from Richmond, MO, or about 1h 4m 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 30 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.8 miles or 1h 4m 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 45m
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 Richmond, 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 Richmond, MO
This is one driving day of about 135.7 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Richmond, 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 67.8 mi from Richmond, MO · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.8 miles from Richmond, 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
$21.22 one way
$42.43 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.29 | $46.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $26.11 | $52.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.96 | $59.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.7 | 0 | $14.25 | $6.51 |
| Efficient EV | 33.9 | 0 | $11.87 | $5.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.3 | 0 | $19.00 | $8.68 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
Morning in Jefferson City on Thursday
Local time
11:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
21 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 8m 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 Richmond, MO to Jefferson City, MO covers 135.7 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Spartan Drive, I 70 East, Dwight D. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.8 miles from Richmond, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.22 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 Richmond, MO to Jefferson City, MO is easy. At 2h 8m 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 Richmond, MO to Jefferson City, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Richmond, MO to Jefferson City, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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