How far is Charlack, MO from Columbia, MO?

The driving distance from Charlack, MO to Columbia, MO is about 118.1 miles (190 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.07 mi
01h 52m
Flight
108.52 mi
174.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.52 mi
Kilometers
174.65 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.07 mi
Kilometers
190.02 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Sun, Apr 19, 7:31 AM CDT
Return by in Charlack
Sun, Apr 19, 9:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Charlack
2026-04-19T05:39
Arrive Columbia
Sun, Apr 19, 7:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Charlack
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
Jonesburg
MO

City in Montgomery County, Missouri, United States

From Charlack
59 mi
00h 56m
To Columbia
59.1 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
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 Charlack and Columbia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Inner Belt Expressway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Inner Belt Expressway

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward MO D: Page Avenue

    845 ft · 18 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on MO D

    54 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Page Avenue

    83 m · 8 sec · Page Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 170 North

    846 ft · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Inner Belt Expressway

    3 mi · 4 min · Inner Belt Expressway

  7. 7

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

    2159 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    111.8 mi · 2 hr 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 163: Downtown

    747 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Providence Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Providence Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Charlack 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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
112 mi · 95%
Inner Belt Expressway
4.14 mi · 4%
North Providence Road
1.23 mi · 1%
MO D
0.19 mi
I 170 North
0.16 mi
MO 163
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight right

112 mi · 02h 14m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
108.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesburg
00h 56m from Charlack
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Charlack and Sunny near Columbia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.1 miles (190 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Jonesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Charlack and 59.1 miles from Columbia.

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

The direct path is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.73 one way or $31.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Charlack and Sunny near Columbia.

Stop Ideas Near Jonesburg

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 Jonesburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Practical stop 7.9 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
Warrenton City Hall
Meeting point 8.3 mi away

Warrenton City Hall

Warrenton , MO
200 W Booneslick Rd, Warrenton, MO 63383
Rating 2.7/5 7 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Hermann

20 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

41 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

81 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

84 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Charlack and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 108.52 mi (174.65 km).

Charlack

#1 Charlack

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

Population1,353
Coordinates38.7025500, -90.3434500
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Columbia

#2 Columbia

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

Population124,769
Coordinates38.9517100, -92.3340700
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: I 170 South (-90.343593, 38.702641)
End: North Providence Road (-92.33414, 38.951711)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.77 L · about $15.73
Round trip
$31.45
8.34 gal · 31.54 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.73 $31.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.74 $35.47
Premium $4.65 $19.41 $38.81
Diesel $5.30 $22.12 $44.24

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 Charlack and Columbia. The current time is 05:39:08.

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.