How far is Brookfield, MO from Columbia, MO?

The driving distance from Brookfield, MO to Columbia, MO is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.44 mi
01h 34m
Flight
69.79 mi
112.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.79 mi
Kilometers
112.32 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.44 mi
Kilometers
148.76 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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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 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Tue, May 12, 9:04 PM CDT
Return by in Brookfield
Tue, May 12, 10:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookfield
2026-05-12T19:29
Arrive Columbia
Tue, May 12, 9:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookfield
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
Cairo
MO

Village in Missouri, United States

From Brookfield
46.2 mi
00h 47m
To Columbia
46.2 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward US 36 East, MO 110 East, MO 5 South: Macon

    1542 ft · 20 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    32.4 mi · 37 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Kirksville, Macon

    924 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Missouri Street

    52.8 mi · 1 hr · North Missouri Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 763 South: Columbia

    1858 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    1918 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 763 South: Columbia

    60 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 763 South: Columbia

    3.2 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

    818 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    937 ft · 13 sec · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 163: Downtown

    747 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Providence Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Providence Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Providence Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Missouri Street
52.8 mi · 57%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
32.4 mi · 35%
MO 763 South
3.62 mi · 4%
North Providence Road
1.23 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.04 mi · 1%
US 36 East
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

North Missouri Street

Turn right onto North Missouri Street

52.8 mi · 01h 00m

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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
69.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cairo
00h 47m from Brookfield
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Brookfield and Sunny near Columbia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Cairo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Brookfield and 46.2 miles from Columbia.

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

The direct path is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.29 one way or $24.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Brookfield and Sunny near Columbia.

Stop Ideas Near Cairo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cairo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

La Plata

58 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.
RAIL

Quincy

104 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane
RAIL

Jefferson City

106 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

112 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookfield and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 69.79 mi (112.32 km).

Brookfield

#1 Brookfield

City in Linn County, Missouri

Population4,178
Coordinates39.7844700, -93.0735300
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Columbia

#2 Columbia

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

Population124,769
Coordinates38.9517100, -92.3340700
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-93.073591, 39.784454)
End: North Providence Road (-92.33414, 38.951711)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.35 L · about $12.29
Round trip
$24.59
6.52 gal · 24.7 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.29 $24.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.86 $27.73
Premium $4.65 $15.17 $30.34
Diesel $5.30 $17.29 $34.58

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookfield and Columbia. The current time is 19:29:08.

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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.