How far is Columbia, MO from Byrnes Mill, MO?

The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Byrnes Mill, MO is about 125.5 miles (202 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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
125.54 mi
02h 39m
Flight
100.94 mi
162.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.94 mi
Kilometers
162.45 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.54 mi
Kilometers
202.04 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Byrnes Mill
Sun, Apr 12, 9:38 AM CDT
Return by in Columbia
Sun, Apr 12, 12:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-04-12T06:59
Arrive Byrnes Mill
Sun, Apr 12, 9:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 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
Pendleton
MO

Village in Missouri, USA

From Columbia
62.7 mi
01h 19m
To Byrnes Mill
62.9 mi
01h 19m

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
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Byrnes Mill.

  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

    22 mi · 27 min · Avenue of the Saints

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 141

    1368 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto MO 141: Manchester

    56 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Hawkins Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Hawkins Road

  12. 12

    Continue on New Sugar Creek Road

    1 mi · 2 min · New Sugar Creek Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward MO 30 West

    56 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Upper Byrnes Mill Road

    33 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Upper Byrnes Mill Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Upper Byrnes Mill Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Upper Byrnes Mill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
81 mi · 65%
Avenue of the Saints
22 mi · 17%
MO 141
8.81 mi · 7%
MO 30 West
5.66 mi · 5%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 2%
Hawkins Road
1.64 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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
101 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pendleton
01h 19m from Columbia
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Columbia and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Byrnes Mill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Byrnes Mill?

The road trip is about 125.5 miles (202 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Pendleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.7 miles from Columbia and 62.9 miles from Byrnes Mill.

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

The direct path is about 101 miles (162.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.71 one way or $33.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Columbia and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Byrnes Mill.

Stop Ideas Near Pendleton

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 Pendleton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 4.4 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 4.7 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 Pendleton.

RAIL

Hermann

22 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

35 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

77 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Jefferson City

86 mi away
101 Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Byrnes Mill. Straight-line distance: 100.94 mi (162.45 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

Population124,769
Coordinates38.9517100, -92.3340700
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Byrnes Mill

#2 Byrnes Mill

City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States

Population3,015
Coordinates38.4378300, -90.5817900
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-92.33407, 38.95171)
End: Byrnes Mill (-90.58179, 38.43783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.77 L · about $16.71
Round trip
$33.41
8.86 gal · 33.54 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.71 $33.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.84 $37.68
Premium $4.65 $20.62 $41.23
Diesel $5.30 $23.50 $46.99

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 Byrnes Mill. The current time is 06:59:21.

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.