How far is Campbell, MO from Columbia, MO?

The driving distance from Campbell, MO to Columbia, MO is about 290.9 miles (468.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210 miles (337.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
290.87 mi
04h 43m
Flight
209.96 mi
337.9 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.96 mi
Kilometers
337.9 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
290.87 mi
Kilometers
468.11 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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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 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Sun, Apr 19, 4:44 PM CDT
Return by in Campbell
Sun, Apr 19, 9:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Campbell
2026-04-19T12:01
Arrive Columbia
Sun, Apr 19, 4:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Campbell
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Salem
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Campbell
133.3 mi
02h 21m
To Columbia
157.5 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grand Avenue

    807 ft · 15 sec · Grand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Frisco Street

    2977 ft · 1 min · Frisco Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    26.5 mi · 39 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Westwood Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Westwood Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on State Street

    1396 ft · 26 sec · State Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Westwood Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Westwood Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2283 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    56 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    12.8 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    41.6 mi · 57 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    24.3 mi · 32 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Salem Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Salem Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Holloway Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · Holloway Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 18th Street

    1072 ft · 37 sec · East 18th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North Walnut Street

    747 ft · 30 sec · North Walnut Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Bishop Avenue

    12.9 mi · 16 min · North Bishop Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    48.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  20. 20

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

    1591 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63 North: Columbia

    26.1 mi · 29 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 740

    1273 ft · 33 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Stadium Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Stadium Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Providence Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Providence Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Campbell 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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Westwood Boulevard
62 mi · 21%
North Bishop Avenue
61.4 mi · 21%
US 63 North
26.1 mi · 9%
South Westwood Boulevard
2.35 mi · 1%
East Stadium Boulevard
2.32 mi · 1%
US 54 East
1.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Westwood Boulevard

Take the exit slight right

56 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.9 mi
210 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salem
02h 21m from Campbell
Leave By
7:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Campbell and Sunny near Columbia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 290.9 miles (468.1 km) and usually takes 04h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.3 miles from Campbell and 157.5 miles from Columbia.

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

The direct path is about 210 miles (337.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.69 one way or $77.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Campbell and Sunny near Columbia.

Stop Ideas Near Salem

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

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

RAIL

Washington

112 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

118 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

118 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Campbell and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 209.96 mi (337.9 km).

Campbell

#1 Campbell

City in Dunklin County, Missouri, United States

Population1,792
Coordinates36.4933900, -90.0750900
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Columbia

#2 Columbia

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

Population124,769
Coordinates38.9517100, -92.3340700
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Grand Avenue (-90.074966, 36.493248)
End: North Providence Road (-92.33414, 38.951711)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 468 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.26 gal
38.85 L · about $38.69
Round trip
$77.38
20.52 gal · 77.7 L
Estimated CO2
91.2 kg one way
Round trip: 182.4 kg / 402 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.69 $77.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.64 $87.27
Premium $4.65 $47.75 $95.50
Diesel $5.30 $54.42 $108.84

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Campbell and Columbia. The current time is 12:01:22.

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.