How far is Columbia, MO from Cabool, MO?

The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Cabool, MO is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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
155.49 mi
03h 17m
Flight
126.92 mi
204.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.92 mi
Kilometers
204.26 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.49 mi
Kilometers
250.24 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cabool
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 PM CDT
Return by in Columbia
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-04-23T10:35
Arrive Cabool
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 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
10:24 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
Vienna
MO

City in and the county seat of Maries County, Missouri

From Columbia
77.8 mi
01h 38m
To Cabool
77.7 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63 South, US 50

    66 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 63 South, US 50

    724 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 63 South, US 50 East

    547 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 63 South: Rolla

    32.6 mi · 43 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    7.5 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    7.5 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tim Bradley Way

    19 m · 1 sec · Tim Bradley Way

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Tim Bradley Way

    2010 ft · 49 sec · Tim Bradley Way

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto North Bishop Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on North Bishop Avenue

    44 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on North Bishop Avenue

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min · North Bishop Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right

    2857 ft · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 63 South
70.6 mi · 45%
North Bishop Avenue
64.3 mi · 41%
East Stadium Boulevard
2.21 mi · 1%
US 54 West
1.47 mi · 1%
North Providence Road
0.98 mi · 1%
Tim Bradley Way
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

North Bishop Avenue

Continue on North Bishop Avenue

64.3 mi · 01h 20m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
126.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vienna
01h 38m from Columbia
Leave By
10:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Cabool.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Vienna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.8 miles from Columbia and 77.7 miles from Cabool.

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

The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 10:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.70 one way or $41.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Cabool.

Stop Ideas Near Vienna

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

48 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

73 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

92 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Cabool. Straight-line distance: 126.92 mi (204.26 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

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

#2 Cabool

City in Texas County, Missouri, United States

Population2,070
Coordinates37.1239400, -92.1012700
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-92.33407, 38.95171)
End: Cabool (-92.10127, 37.12394)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.49 gal
20.77 L · about $20.70
Round trip
$41.41
10.98 gal · 41.54 L
Estimated CO2
48.8 kg one way
Round trip: 97.6 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.70 $41.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.35 $46.70
Premium $4.65 $25.55 $51.10
Diesel $5.30 $29.12 $58.24

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Cabool. The current time is 10:35:06.

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.