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Trip from Jefferson City, MO to Boonville, MO

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 8m

Distance

57.1 mi

92 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 3m ★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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capital city of Missouri, United States and county seat of Cole County

Jefferson City, MO

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city and county seat of Cooper County, Missouri, United States

Boonville, MO

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick excursion through the heart of the Midwest, the 57.1-mile journey from Jefferson City to Boonville is an ideal choice. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 8 minutes on the road, making this a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stay. With fuel costs estimated at just $9, it is an economical route for a spontaneous getaway. You will primarily navigate via US 63, the U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, and I-70 Bus. This drive serves as a straightforward connection between these two Missouri locales, offering a practical experience without the need for complex planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 63 27.8 mi 30m
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway 17.2 mi 18m
I 70 Bus 3.4 mi 5m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 1.8 mi 2m
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway 1.6 mi 1m
US 54 1.4 mi 1m
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway 1.3 mi 1m
West McCarty Street 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 63 — 27.8 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson City, MO and Boonville, MO.

1

Start on East Wall Way

155 ft · 13 sec · East Wall Way
2

Turn right onto Jefferson Street

251 ft · 14 sec · Jefferson Street
3

Turn right onto West McCarty Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West McCarty Street
4

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward US 54 East, US 63 North: Fulton, Columbia
5

Merge onto US 54; US 63

1.4 mi · 1 min · US 54; US 63
6

Take the exit onto US 63

28 mi · 30 min · US 63
Toward US 63 North: Columbia
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 70, US 40, MO PP: Kansas City, Saint Louis Use the left / straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on US 63 Conn

0.2 mi · 31 sec · US 63 Conn
Use the straight lane.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City Use the left lane.
10

Merge onto I 70; US 40

1.3 mi · 1 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
11

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.6 mi · 1 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
12

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
13

Continue on I 70; US 40

17 mi · 18 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 106 Toward I 70 Business, MO 87: Boonville, Prairie Home
15

Turn right onto I 70 Bus; MO 87

3.4 mi · 5 min · I 70 Bus; MO 87
16

At end of road, turn right onto I 70 Bus; MO 87

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
17

Arrive at destination

US 40; MO 5; MO 87

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbia, MO

29 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.

Popular next leg

Columbia, MO to Boonville, MO

25.4 mi · 32m

Pacing Suggestions

Holts Summit, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbia, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.6 miles from Jefferson City, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 53 — 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 | Jefferson Street

Turn right onto Jefferson Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward US 54 East, US 63 North: Fulton, Columbia

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 54 East, US 63 North: Fulton, Columbi...
7
30.1 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward I 70, US 40, MO PP: Kansas City, Saint Louis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left / straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 70, US 40, MO PP: Kansas City, Saint L...
9
30.7 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
6
53 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Take the exit toward I 70 Business, MO 87: Boonville, Prairie Home

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 106 Toward I 70 Business, MO 87: Boonville, Prairie...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.93 one way

$17.85 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $9.80 $19.60
premium $4.89 $10.99 $21.98
diesel $5.61 $12.61 $25.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.1 0 $6.00 $2.74
Efficient EV 14.3 0 $5.00 $2.28
EV Truck/SUV 22.8 0 $7.99 $3.65

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 11, 2026

Origin

Jefferson City, MO

Late night in Jefferson City on Sunday

Local time

3:07 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 8 mph 29% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Boonville, MO

Late night in Boonville on Sunday

Local time

3:07 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

74°F

Columbia, MO

29 mi in

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

3 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 8m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a mixed driving experience that balances steady highway speeds with local road transitions. Roughly 58% of your journey takes place on highways, providing a reliable pace for the majority of the trip. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch along a 27.8-mile segment of US 63, which allows for consistent cruising. As you move from the capital area toward Boonville, the road environment shifts to accommodate the transition between these two Missouri communities. It is a functional drive that avoids the monotony of a purely interstate route while maintaining efficient travel times.

58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.8 mi on US 63.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Jefferson Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 57.1 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

870 ft 557 ft

Total Climb

813 ft

Total Descent

774 ft

Highest Point

870 ft

~16.7 mi in

Elevation Range

314 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Jefferson City, MO and Boonville, MO, road signs point toward Mo Pp: Kansas City, Saint Louis and Prairie Home.

Mo Pp: Kansas City

30.1 mi in | ~34m

Saint Louis

30.1 mi in | ~34m

Prairie Home

53 mi in | ~1h 1m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 57.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 27.8 miles on US 63. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Boonville, MO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 (Jefferson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Boonville, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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