Origin
Fulton, MO
Night in Fulton on Saturday
Local time
11:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fulton, MO to Jefferson City, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fulton, MO
Yaroslav Shuraev
Jefferson City, MO
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Trip Overview
This short 23.8-mile drive between Fulton and Jefferson City, Missouri, is easily manageable in about 29 minutes. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, it's an economical option for a quick hop within the Midwest. The route is predominantly highway, making it a straightforward trip with no overnight stops needed. You'll spend most of your time on US 54 Business, which forms the longest continuous stretch of 20.2 miles. This drive is ideal for a single-day excursion, offering a practical way to connect these two Missouri towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 54 Business | 20.2 mi | 22m |
| Market Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West High Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| MO H | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 54 Business
— 20.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fulton, MO and Jefferson City, MO.
1
Start on Court Street
24 ft
·
6 sec
·
Court Street
2
Turn left onto East 4th Street
267 ft
·
15 sec
·
East 4th Street
3
Turn right onto US 54 Business
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Market Street
4
Continue on US 54 Business
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Market Street
5
Continue on MO H; US 54 BUS
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
MO H; US 54 BUS
6
Take the ramp onto US 54 Business
20 mi
·
22 min
·
US 54 Business
Toward US 54 West: Jefferson City
7
Take the exit
388 ft
·
18 sec
Toward State Capitol
8
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
9
Turn right onto Broadway Street
446 ft
·
26 sec
·
Broadway Street
10
Turn left onto West High Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
West High Street
11
Turn right
254 ft
·
25 sec
12
At end of road, turn left onto East Wall Way
6 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Wall Way
13
Arrive at destination
East Wall Way
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 4th Street
Turn left onto East 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 54 Business / Market Street
Turn right onto US 54 Business / Market Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 54 Business
Take the ramp onto US 54 Business toward US 54 West: Jefferson City
Navigation decision point
Toward US 54 West: Jefferson City
5
23.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
West High Street
Turn left onto West High Street
Navigation decision point
6
23.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
East Wall Way
At end of road, turn left onto East Wall Way
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.72 one way
$7.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Night in Jefferson City on Saturday
Local time
11:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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
29m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 85% of the journey taking place on higher-speed roads. The primary path follows US 54 Business, Market Street, and West Main Street, indicating a progression from a more substantial highway to city streets as you approach your destination. The longest uninterrupted segment covers 20.2 miles on US 54 Business, suggesting a period of consistent driving without frequent intersections or slowdowns. This road profile means you'll likely encounter a steady pace for the majority of your trip.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.2 mi on US 54 Business.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 54 Business and Market Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 4th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 54 Business / Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (US 54 Business): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.2 miles on US 54 Business. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 54 Business / Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (US 54 Business): Navigation decision point.
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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