How far is Columbia, MO from Canton, MO?
The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Canton, MO is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Audrain County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Canton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Canton.
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Start on North Providence Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Providence Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
879 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
2467 ft · 35 sec · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18.6 mi · 24 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton
1188 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left
18.1 mi · 20 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Liberty Street
10.3 mi · 13 min · East Liberty Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Scott's Corner
68 m · 3 sec
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Exit the rotary
8.1 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
56 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.6 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto North Public Street
13.7 mi · 24 min · North Public Street
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Turn right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
1.6 km · 1 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Continue on V.F.W. Memorial Highway
2621 ft · 35 sec · V.F.W. Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24 East: Palmyra
1813 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left
16.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Avenue of the Saints
13.4 mi · 16 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right
1156 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Oak Street
1807 ft · 36 sec · Oak Street
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Continue on South Monticello Road
1851 ft · 37 sec · South Monticello Road
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Canton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18.6 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Canton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Canton?
The road trip is about 125.1 miles (201.4 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Farber is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Columbia and 62.6 miles from Canton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 1:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.63 one way or $33.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Canton.
Stop Ideas Near Farber
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Farber.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Canton. Straight-line distance: 92.25 mi (148.46 km).
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in the state of Missouri.
| Population | 124,769 |
| Coordinates | 38.9517100, -92.3340700 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Canton
City in Lewis County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,314 |
| Coordinates | 40.1295000, -91.5185200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Canton (-91.51852, 40.1295)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $16.63 | $33.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.76 | $37.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.52 | $41.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.39 | $46.78 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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