How far is Columbia, MO from Battlefield, MO?

The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Battlefield, MO is about 177 miles (284.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.97 mi
03h 29m
Flight
138.83 mi
223.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.83 mi
Kilometers
223.42 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.97 mi
Kilometers
284.8 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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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 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Battlefield
Sun, Apr 19, 7:29 AM CDT
Return by in Columbia
Sun, Apr 19, 10:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-04-19T04:00
Arrive Battlefield
Sun, Apr 19, 7:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbia
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
Camdenton
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Columbia
88.5 mi
01h 44m
To Battlefield
88.5 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Providence Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Providence Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Stadium Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East Stadium Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 63 South: Jefferson City

    1033 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    25.5 mi · 27 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54 West, US 63 South: Jefferson City

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    52.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward MO 5 South, MO 7 South: Lebanon

    1203 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    24 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Jefferson Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Jefferson Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the exit right toward I 44 West: Springfield

    731 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    53.1 mi · 58 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 160: West Bypass, Willard

    1487 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    6.9 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    21 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 54 West
59.4 mi · 34%
I 44 West
53.3 mi · 30%
US 63 South
25.7 mi · 15%
MO 5 South
24.2 mi · 14%
US 160
2.79 mi · 2%
East Stadium Boulevard
2.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 44 West

Merge slight left

53.1 mi · 00h 58m

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
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.2 mi
138.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camdenton
01h 44m from Columbia
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbia and Sunny near Battlefield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177 miles (284.8 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Camdenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.5 miles from Columbia and 88.5 miles from Battlefield.

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

The direct path is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.57 one way or $47.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Camdenton

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

81 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Battlefield. Straight-line distance: 138.83 mi (223.42 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

Population124,769
Coordinates38.9517100, -92.3340700
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Battlefield

#2 Battlefield

City in Greene County, Missouri, United States

Population6,665
Coordinates37.1156100, -93.3701900
Altitude388
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-92.33407, 38.95171)
End: Battlefield (-93.37019, 37.11561)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.25 gal
23.64 L · about $23.57
Round trip
$47.14
12.5 gal · 47.28 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 111.1 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.57 $47.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.58 $53.16
Premium $4.65 $29.09 $58.18
Diesel $5.30 $33.15 $66.30

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 Columbia and Battlefield. The current time is 04:00:10.

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.