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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Kansas City and Jefferson City is 134.38 miles (216.26 km).

Flight distance from Kansas City, MO to Jefferson City, MO is 134.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Kansas City to Jefferson City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Jefferson City, Missouri is: 157.22 miles (253.02 km) by car.

Driving from Kansas City to Jefferson City will take approximately 02 hours 23 minutes.

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#1 Kansas City

The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area. It is located on the Missouri River in western Missouri. Kansas City is known for its barbecue, its jazz music, and its many attractions, such as the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

Population 495327
GPS Coordinates 39°5'59"N 94°34'43"W
Latitude 39.0997300
Longitude -94.5785700
Altitude 274
Country United States
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#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 Kansas City and Jefferson City

The distance between Kansas City and Jefferson City is 253 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 48 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 Kansas City and Jefferson City. The current time is 20:15:20.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 14 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 55 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 08 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 37 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 14 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 05 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 57 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21 liters (5.55 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Kansas City and Jefferson City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Kansas City to Jefferson City is $17.78 (diesel $24.55).

Missouri gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.21 $3.54 $3.86 $4.43
Total $17.78 $19.62 $21.41 $24.55

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 Kansas City 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.

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