How far is Barnhart, MO from Columbia, MO?

The driving distance from Barnhart, MO to Columbia, MO is about 136 miles (218.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
135.94 mi
02h 10m
Flight
112.82 mi
181.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.82 mi
Kilometers
181.56 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.94 mi
Kilometers
218.77 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Sat, Apr 18, 6:16 AM CDT
Return by in Barnhart
Sat, Apr 18, 8:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barnhart
2026-04-18T04:06
Arrive Columbia
Sat, Apr 18, 6:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barnhart
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Warrenton
MO

City in Warren County, Missouri, United States

From Barnhart
67.9 mi
01h 05m
To Columbia
68.1 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Barnhart and Columbia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barnhart and Columbia.

  1. 1

    Start on East Street

    96 m · 16 sec · East Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Willing Street

    40 m · 11 sec · Willing Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Street

    792 ft · 37 sec · East Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1096 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2994 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1455 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City

    118 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis

    705 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    2009 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    674 ft · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    25.4 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints

  17. 17

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

    3047 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    80.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    2421 ft · 34 sec · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 163: Downtown

    747 ft · 16 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Providence Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Providence Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barnhart and Columbia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 59%
Avenue of the Saints
25.4 mi · 19%
I 270 West
12.5 mi · 9%
I 55 North
9.88 mi · 7%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.96 mi · 1%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

80.7 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
112.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warrenton
01h 05m from Barnhart
Leave By
2:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Barnhart and Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Barnhart to Columbia?

The road trip is about 136 miles (218.8 km) and usually takes 02h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Warrenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.9 miles from Barnhart and 68.1 miles from Columbia.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.10 one way or $36.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Barnhart and Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbia.

Stop Ideas Near Warrenton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Warrenton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 1.2 mi away

Warrenton City Animal Control

Warrenton , MO
314 Coleman, Warrenton, MO 63383
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Animal control service,City government office
Moscow Mills City Hall
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

Moscow Mills City Hall

Moscow Mills , MO
995 Main St, Moscow Mills, MO 63362
Rating 2.1/5 17 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Warrenton.

RAIL

Hermann

28 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

30 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

69 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

84 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barnhart and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 112.82 mi (181.56 km).

Barnhart

#1 Barnhart

Census designated place

Population5,682
Coordinates38.3442200, -90.3934500
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Columbia

#2 Columbia

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

Population124,769
Coordinates38.9517100, -92.3340700
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: East Street (-90.393453, 38.344182)
End: North Providence Road (-92.33414, 38.951711)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.8 gal
18.16 L · about $18.10
Round trip
$36.20
9.6 gal · 36.32 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.3 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.10 $36.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.41 $40.83
Premium $4.65 $22.34 $44.68
Diesel $5.30 $25.46 $50.92

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Barnhart and Columbia. The current time is 04:06:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.