How far is Columbia, MO from Cole Camp, MO?

The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Cole Camp, MO is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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
89.69 mi
01h 47m
Flight
57.86 mi
93.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.86 mi
Kilometers
93.11 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.69 mi
Kilometers
144.34 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cole Camp
Wed, Apr 15, 11:34 PM CDT
Return by in Columbia
Thu, Apr 16, 1:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-04-15T21:47
Arrive Cole Camp
Wed, Apr 15, 11:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:56 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
Nelson
MO

City in Saline County, Missouri, United States

From Columbia
44.8 mi
00h 53m
To Cole Camp
44.9 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Cole Camp.

  1. 1

    Start on North Providence Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Providence Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

    712 ft · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    45.7 mi · 49 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Sedalia

    1094 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    35.3 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 52 East: Cole Camp

    1635 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    23 m · 3 sec · South Maple Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
45.7 mi · 51%
US 65 South
35.5 mi · 40%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.82 mi · 2%
North Providence Road
1.23 mi · 1%
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial High
0.83 mi · 1%
MO 52 East
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

45.7 mi · 00h 49m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.9 mi
57.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nelson
00h 53m from Columbia
Leave By
2:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cole Camp.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Cole Camp?

The road trip is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Nelson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.8 miles from Columbia and 44.9 miles from Cole Camp.

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

The direct path is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 2:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.92 one way or $23.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cole Camp.

Stop Ideas Near Nelson

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

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

RAIL

Sedalia

36 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Warrensburg

66 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

88 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Lee's Summit

117 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Cole Camp. Straight-line distance: 57.86 mi (93.11 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

Population124,769
Coordinates38.9517100, -92.3340700
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Cole Camp

#2 Cole Camp

City in Benton County, Missouri, United States

Population1,148
Coordinates38.4600200, -93.2027000
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-92.33407, 38.95171)
End: Cole Camp (-93.2027, 38.46002)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.98 L · about $11.92
Round trip
$23.83
6.32 gal · 23.96 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.92 $23.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.44 $26.88
Premium $4.65 $14.71 $29.41
Diesel $5.30 $16.76 $33.52

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Cole Camp. The current time is 21:47:44.

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.