How far is Cabool, MO from Columbia, MO?

The driving distance from Cabool, MO to Columbia, MO is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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
158.75 mi
02h 49m
Flight
126.92 mi
204.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.92 mi
Kilometers
204.26 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.75 mi
Kilometers
255.48 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Thu, Apr 23, 11:58 AM CDT
Return by in Cabool
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cabool
2026-04-23T09:09
Arrive Columbia
Thu, Apr 23, 11:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cabool
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Vienna
MO

City in and the county seat of Maries County, Missouri

From Cabool
78.2 mi
01h 24m
To Columbia
80.5 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ozark Street

    1351 ft · 27 sec · Ozark Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Ozark Avenue

    1506 ft · 33 sec · Ozark Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  5. 5

    Continue on North Bishop Avenue

    87 m · 5 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on North Bishop Avenue

    56 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Tim Bradley Way

    2000 ft · 48 sec · Tim Bradley Way

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    55 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    7.5 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    7.5 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    44.6 mi · 58 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54 East, US 63 North: Fulton, Columbia

    1591 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63 North: Columbia

    26.1 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 740

    1273 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Stadium Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Stadium Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Providence Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Providence Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cabool 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 63 North
26.1 mi · 16%
Tim Bradley Way
7.9 mi · 5%
East Stadium Boulevard
2.32 mi · 1%
US 54 East
1.74 mi · 1%
South Providence Road
0.99 mi · 1%
Ozark Avenue
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

64.3 mi · 01h 20m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.9 mi
126.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vienna
01h 24m from Cabool
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cabool 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 Cabool to Columbia?

The road trip is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Vienna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Cabool and 80.5 miles from Columbia.

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

The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.12 one way or $42.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cabool and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbia.

Stop Ideas Near Vienna

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vienna, 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 Vienna.

RAIL

Jefferson City

48 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

73 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

92 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cabool and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 126.92 mi (204.26 km).

Cabool

#1 Cabool

City in Texas County, Missouri, United States

Population2,070
Coordinates37.1239400, -92.1012700
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
Columbia

#2 Columbia

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

Population124,769
Coordinates38.9517100, -92.3340700
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Cedar Avenue (-92.100886, 37.123949)
End: North Providence Road (-92.33414, 38.951711)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.6 gal
21.2 L · about $21.12
Round trip
$42.24
11.2 gal · 42.4 L
Estimated CO2
49.8 kg one way
Round trip: 99.5 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.12 $42.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.82 $47.63
Premium $4.65 $26.06 $52.12
Diesel $5.30 $29.70 $59.40

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cabool and Columbia. The current time is 09:09:26.

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.