How far is Bonne Terre, MO from Columbia, MO?

The driving distance from Bonne Terre, MO to Columbia, MO is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
153.12 mi
02h 51m
Flight
119.65 mi
192.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.65 mi
Kilometers
192.56 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.12 mi
Kilometers
246.43 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Sat, Apr 18, 1:22 AM CDT
Return by in Bonne Terre
Sat, Apr 18, 4:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bonne Terre
2026-04-17T22:31
Arrive Columbia
Sat, Apr 18, 1:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bonne Terre
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
Wentzville
MO

A city in St.

From Bonne Terre
84.9 mi
01h 25m
To Columbia
68.2 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bonne Terre and Columbia.

  1. 1

    Start on North Division Street

    4 m · 6 sec · North Division Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    1567 ft · 31 sec · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Benham Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Benham Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 67 North: Saint Louis

    838 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    22.7 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    1750 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1735 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  10. 10

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

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

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

    118 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

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

    705 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

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

    2009 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

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

    674 ft · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    25.4 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints

  18. 18

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

    3047 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

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

  20. 20

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

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

  21. 21

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

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

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 163: Downtown

    747 ft · 16 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Providence Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Providence Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bonne Terre 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
24 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 53%
Avenue of the Saints
25.4 mi · 17%
US 67 North
23.2 mi · 15%
I 55 North
20.9 mi · 14%
I 270 West
12.5 mi · 8%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.96 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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
119.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wentzville
01h 25m from Bonne Terre
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Bonne Terre and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance 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 Bonne Terre to Columbia?

The road trip is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Wentzville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.9 miles from Bonne Terre and 68.2 miles from Columbia.

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

The direct path is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.36 one way or $40.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bonne Terre and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbia.

Stop Ideas Near Wentzville

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 Wentzville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 5.1 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of O'Fallon
Meeting point 7.4 mi away

City of O'Fallon

O'Fallon , MO
100 N Main St, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Rating 3.3/5 22 reviews City Hall,Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Washington

31 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

46 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Hermann

52 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

60 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bonne Terre and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 119.65 mi (192.56 km).

Bonne Terre

#1 Bonne Terre

City

Population6,824
Coordinates37.9231100, -90.5554000
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Columbia

#2 Columbia

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

Population124,769
Coordinates38.9517100, -92.3340700
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: West School Street (-90.555418, 37.92308)
End: North Providence Road (-92.33414, 38.951711)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.4 gal
20.45 L · about $20.36
Round trip
$40.73
10.8 gal · 40.9 L
Estimated CO2
48 kg one way
Round trip: 96 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.36 $40.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.97 $45.93
Premium $4.65 $25.13 $50.26
Diesel $5.30 $28.64 $57.28

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 Bonne Terre and Columbia. The current time is 22:31:20.

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.