How far is Columbia, MO from Brookfield, MO?

The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Brookfield, MO is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.43 mi
01h 51m
Flight
69.79 mi
112.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.79 mi
Kilometers
112.32 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.43 mi
Kilometers
148.75 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookfield
Tue, May 12, 10:04 PM CDT
Return by in Columbia
Tue, May 12, 11:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-05-12T20:13
Arrive Brookfield
Tue, May 12, 10:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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
Cairo
MO

Village in Missouri, United States

From Columbia
46.2 mi
00h 55m
To Brookfield
46.2 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    936 ft · 13 sec · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 763

    839 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Range Line Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Range Line Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward MO 763 North: Moberly

    52 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 763 North: Moberly

    1927 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward US 63 North: Moberly

    2711 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    52.7 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Take the exit left toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Saint Joseph

    875 ft · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    32.5 mi · 38 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 11, US 36 Business: Mendon, Brookfield

    1122 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 63 North
53.2 mi · 58%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
32.5 mi · 35%
Range Line Street
3.34 mi · 4%
North Providence Road
1.16 mi · 1%
MO 763 North
0.4 mi
MO 11
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

US 63 North

Merge slight left

52.7 mi · 01h 00m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
69.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cairo
00h 55m from Columbia
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbia and Clear near Brookfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Cairo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Columbia and 46.2 miles from Brookfield.

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

The direct path is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 2:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.29 one way or $24.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Clear near Brookfield.

Stop Ideas Near Cairo

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

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

RAIL

La Plata

58 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.
RAIL

Quincy

104 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane
RAIL

Jefferson City

106 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Brookfield. Straight-line distance: 69.79 mi (112.32 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

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

#2 Brookfield

City in Linn County, Missouri

Population4,178
Coordinates39.7844700, -93.0735300
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-92.33407, 38.95171)
End: Brookfield (-93.07353, 39.78447)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.35 L · about $12.29
Round trip
$24.59
6.52 gal · 24.7 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.29 $24.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.86 $27.73
Premium $4.65 $15.17 $30.34
Diesel $5.30 $17.29 $34.58

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Brookfield. The current time is 20:13:30.

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.