How far is Columbia, MO from Brentwood, MO?

The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Brentwood, MO is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.4 miles (176 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
116.9 mi
02h 22m
Flight
109.36 mi
176 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.36 mi
Kilometers
176 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.9 mi
Kilometers
188.14 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brentwood
Sat, Apr 18, 8:16 AM CDT
Return by in Columbia
Sat, Apr 18, 10:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-04-18T05:53
Arrive Brentwood
Sat, Apr 18, 8:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbia
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 Columbia
58.3 mi
01h 11m
To Brentwood
58.5 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.7 mi · 34 min · Avenue of the Saints

  8. 8

    Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Daniel Boone Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward McKnight Road

    960 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South McKnight Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · South McKnight Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Litzsinger Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Litzsinger Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    18 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    21 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
81 mi · 69%
Avenue of the Saints
27.7 mi · 24%
Daniel Boone Expressway
2.55 mi · 2%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 2%
North Providence Road
1.16 mi · 1%
South McKnight Road
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

81 mi · 01h 35m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
109.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesburg
01h 11m from Columbia
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brentwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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 58.3 miles from Columbia and 58.5 miles from Brentwood.

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

The direct path is about 109.4 miles (176 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brentwood.

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.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.5 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 8.9 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 Columbia and Brentwood. Straight-line distance: 109.36 mi (176 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

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

#2 Brentwood

Inner-ring suburb of St.

Population7,953
Coordinates38.6175500, -90.3492800
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-92.33407, 38.95171)
End: Brentwood (-90.34928, 38.61755)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.13 gal
15.62 L · about $15.57
Round trip
$31.15
8.26 gal · 31.24 L
Estimated CO2
36.7 kg one way
Round trip: 73.4 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.57 $31.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.56 $35.13
Premium $4.65 $19.22 $38.44
Diesel $5.30 $21.91 $43.81

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Brentwood. The current time is 05:53:29.

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.