Atlanta to Jefferson City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

547.2 miles 880.7 km · straight line
684.1 miles actual route 1101 km · driving distance
12h 46min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
310° NW bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Jefferson City?

The distance from Atlanta to Jefferson City is 547.2 miles (880.7 km) as the crow flies. Jefferson City is located NW of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 684.1 miles, taking about 12h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Jefferson City in Missouri.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlanta and Jefferson City. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Jefferson City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 46min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 19min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~16h 36min $82–$239* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Jefferson City

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m elevation
Jefferson City
38.58°N, 92.17°W
America/Chicago
192m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 182 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM