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Reimbursement for travel - Mileage Rates

In most cases, university policies and procedures will determine the reimbursement for travel. Maximum reimbursements for lodging, per diem and local mileage rates may differ from those available at other institutions or from the federal government.

Since July 1, 1997, reimbursement for meals for overnight travel has been limited to a maximum rate of $50 per day.

Mileage Reimbursement Rates: FY 2010
Effective July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010, the University's mileage reimbursement rates are as follows:
Personal Use of Vehicle -
Within or Outside the State of Missouri $ 0.475 per mile

Personal Use of Courtesy Vehicle -
Within or Outside the State of Missouri $ 0.280 per mile

There is no limit for lodging costs.

Past Mileage Rates:

Effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009, the University's mileage reimbursement rates were as follows:
Personal Use of Vehicle -
Within or Outside the State of Missouri $ 0.475 per mile

Personal Use of Courtesy Vehicle -
Within or Outside the State of Missouri $ 0.280 per mile


Effective July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008, the University's mileage reimbursement rates were as follows:
Personal Use of Vehicle -
Within or Outside the State of Missouri $ 0.455 per mile

Personal Use of Courtesy Vehicle -
Within or Outside the State of Missouri $ 0.260 per mile


Effective July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007, the University's mileage reimbursement rates were as follows:
Personal Use of Vehicle -
Within or Outside the State of Missouri $ 0.415 per mile

Personal Use of Courtesy Vehicle -
Within or Outside the State of Missouri $ 0.220 per mile


For more information on the University travel policy, see the Travel Regulations page.