Origin
Shrewsbury, MO
Afternoon in Shrewsbury on Saturday
Local time
4:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shrewsbury, MO to Jefferson City, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 30m
Distance
118.2 mi
190 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 20m
★
6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 50m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 49m
8 PM
2h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shrewsbury, MO
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Jefferson City, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Shrewsbury, MO to Jefferson City, MO covers 118.2 miles and takes about 2h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 50, Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor, Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 78.4 miles on US 50. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.48 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
59.1 miles from Shrewsbury, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 50 | 78.4 mi | 1h 34m |
| Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor | 29.9 mi | 34m |
| Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| County Route 605 | 1.5 mi | 5m |
| Loose Creek Highway | 1 mi | 2m |
| County Route 604 | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Wolf Ridge Trail | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 50
— 78.4 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shrewsbury, MO and Jefferson City, MO.
1
Start on I 44
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 282
Toward Laclede Station Road, Murdoch Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
3
Turn right onto Laclede Station Road
395 ft
·
11 sec
·
Laclede Station Road
4
Turn right onto Murdoch Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Murdoch Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 44 West
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Merge onto I 44
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
7
Continue on I 44
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
8
Continue on I 44; US 50
30 mi
·
34 min
·
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 50
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 50
Exit 247
Toward US 50 West: Union, Jefferson City
10
Merge onto US 50
61 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
US 50
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on MO U
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
MO U
12
Turn right onto County Route 605
1.5 mi
·
5 min
·
County Route 605
13
Turn right onto County Route 604
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
County Route 604
14
Continue on Loose Creek Highway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Loose Creek Highway
15
Turn left onto Wolf Ridge Trail
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wolf Ridge Trail
16
Turn right onto US 50
17 mi
·
20 min
·
US 50
17
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Jefferson Street
18
Turn left onto West McCarty Street
495 ft
·
16 sec
·
West McCarty Street
19
Turn right onto Washington Street
250 ft
·
12 sec
·
Washington Street
20
Turn right onto East Wall Way
341 ft
·
25 sec
·
East Wall Way
21
Arrive at destination
East Wall Way
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 59.1 miles from Shrewsbury, MO, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.4 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 26 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.1 miles or 1h 10m 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 55m
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 Shrewsbury, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Shrewsbury, MO
This is one driving day of about 118.2 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Shrewsbury, 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 US 50 for about 78.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.1 miles from Shrewsbury, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 50 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 118 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the exit toward Laclede Station Road, Murdoch Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 282
Toward Laclede Station Road, Murdoch Avenue
8
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 44 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 44 West
6
35.5 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
US 50
Take the exit onto US 50 toward US 50 West: Union, Jefferson City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 247
Toward US 50 West: Union, Jefferson City
5
35.8 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 50
Merge onto US 50
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
118 mi into trip
|
~2h 29m in
|
Washington Street
Turn right onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.48 one way
$36.96 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.29 | $40.58 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.75 | $45.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.10 | $52.19 |
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: 41.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.5 | 0 | $12.41 | $5.67 |
| Efficient EV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.34 | $4.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.3 | 0 | $16.55 | $7.56 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Afternoon in Jefferson City on Saturday
Local time
4:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Union, MO
59 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
11 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 30m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
118.2 mi in 2h 30m, mostly highway — 78.4 mi of that is on US 50.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 78.4 mi on US 50.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 118.2 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 0.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 35.5 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 30m. Total distance: 118.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 78.4 miles on US 50. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 35.5 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jefferson City, MO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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