How far is Columbia, MO from Bloomfield, MO?

The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Bloomfield, MO is about 264.7 miles (426 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.7 miles (311.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 33m 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
264.73 mi
05h 16m
Flight
193.77 mi
311.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.77 mi
Kilometers
311.85 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.73 mi
Kilometers
426.04 km
Drive Time
05h 16m

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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 05h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomfield
Sun, Apr 12, 10:33 AM CDT
Return by in Columbia
Sun, Apr 12, 3:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-04-12T05:16
Arrive Bloomfield
Sun, Apr 12, 10:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:17 AM to 1:17 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
6:26 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
Kimmswick
MO

City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States

From Columbia
132.3 mi
02h 38m
To Bloomfield
132.4 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph S
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Providence Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Providence Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

    879 ft · 22 sec

  3. 3

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

    2467 ft · 35 sec · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    81 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield

    1567 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    25.1 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    1829 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    1691 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

    1911 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis

    2031 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

    101 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport

    954 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport

    49 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Nash Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Nash Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 25 South: Delta

    58 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 25 South: Delta

    30.3 mi · 45 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Prairie Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Prairie Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Missouri Street

    11 m · 1 sec · West Missouri Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Missouri Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
101 mi · 38%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
81 mi · 31%
MO 25 South
30.4 mi · 11%
Avenue of the Saints
25.1 mi · 9%
I 270 South
11.8 mi · 4%
Nash Road
5.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

101 mi · 01h 48m

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
05h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71 mi
193.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kimmswick
02h 38m from Columbia
Leave By
6:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Columbia and Partly Sunny near Bloomfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 264.7 miles (426 km) and usually takes 05h 16m 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?

Kimmswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.3 miles from Columbia and 132.4 miles from Bloomfield.

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

The direct path is about 193.7 miles (311.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 71 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 6:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.22 one way or $70.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Columbia and Partly Sunny near Bloomfield.

Stop Ideas Near Kimmswick

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

24 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

32 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

61 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

63 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Bloomfield. Straight-line distance: 193.77 mi (311.85 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

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

#2 Bloomfield

City in Stoddard County, Missouri, USA

Population1,819
Coordinates36.8858900, -89.9292600
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-92.33407, 38.95171)
End: Bloomfield (-89.92926, 36.88589)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 426 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.34 gal
35.36 L · about $35.22
Round trip
$70.44
18.68 gal · 70.72 L
Estimated CO2
83 kg one way
Round trip: 166 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.22 $70.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.72 $79.45
Premium $4.65 $43.47 $86.94
Diesel $5.30 $49.54 $99.08

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Bloomfield. The current time is 05:16:57.

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.