How far is Festus, MO from Jefferson City, MO?

Fastest route

The route from Festus, Missouri to Jefferson City, Missouri takes approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes covering a distance of 138 miles via US-50 W.

Directions

1. Head west on Veterans Blvd toward Veterans Blvd.
2. Pass by White Castle (on the left).
3. Slight right to merge onto I-55 N toward St Louis.
4. Follow I-55 N, I-44, and US-50 W to Broadway St in Jefferson City.
5. Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 196 for I-270 W toward Kansas City.
6. Take exit 5B for I-44 W/US-50 W toward Tulsa.
7. Keep left to continue toward I-44/US-50 W. Keep left and merge onto I-44/US-50 W.
8. Keep left to continue on I-44. Take exit 247 for US-50 W toward Union/Jefferson City.
9. Pass by Casey's (on the right in 60.6 mi).
10. Keep right to stay on US-50 W.
11. Turn right onto Broadway St.
12. Turn right onto W Wall Way.
13. Arrive at Jefferson City, Missouri.

Tips & Suggestions

• 🛣️ Make sure to follow the signs for I-55 N to merge onto the highway.
• 🚗 Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 196 for I-270 W toward Kansas City.
• ⚠️ Keep left to continue toward I-44/US-50 W and merge onto I-44/US-50 W.
• 📍 Pay attention to exit 247 for US-50 W toward Union/Jefferson City.
• ⛽ Keep an eye out for Casey's on the right as a landmark.
• 🗺️ Once in Jefferson City, turn right onto Broadway St and then right onto W Wall Way to reach your destination.

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Festus and Jefferson City is 99.35 miles (159.88 km).

Flight distance from Festus, MO to Jefferson City, MO is 99.35 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Festus to Jefferson City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Festus, Missouri to Jefferson City, Missouri is: 129.88 miles (209.02 km) by car.

Driving from Festus to Jefferson City will take approximately 02 hours 27 minutes.

#1 Festus

City in Missouri

Population	12114
GPS Coordinates	38°13'14"N 90°23'45"W
Latitude	38.2206100
Longitude	-90.3959500
Altitude	132
Country	United States

#2 Jefferson City

The capital of Missouri. It is located on the east bank of the Missouri River in the central part of the state. Jefferson City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Missouri State Capitol and the Jefferson City Museum of History and Art.

Population	42708
GPS Coordinates	38°34'36"N 92°10'25"W
Latitude	38.5767000
Longitude	-92.1735200
Altitude	192
Country	United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Festus and Jefferson City

The distance between Festus and Jefferson City is 209 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 19 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Festus and Jefferson City. The current time is 07:09:15.

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.35 liters (4.58 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Festus and Jefferson City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Festus to Jefferson City is $14.69 (diesel $20.28).

Missouri gas prices.

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Missouri ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.205 (Diesel $4.426) /gallon. Last changed prices on November 23, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Festus and Jefferson City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.