How far is Columbia, MO from Dellwood, MO?

The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Dellwood, MO is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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
117.67 mi
02h 23m
Flight
111.1 mi
178.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.1 mi
Kilometers
178.8 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.67 mi
Kilometers
189.37 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dellwood
Sat, Apr 18, 12:14 PM CDT
Return by in Columbia
Sat, Apr 18, 2:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-04-18T09:51
Arrive Dellwood
Sat, Apr 18, 12:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:42 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jonesburg
MO

City in Montgomery County, Missouri, United States

From Columbia
58.7 mi
01h 11m
To Dellwood
59 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    109.4 mi · 2 hr 11 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 170 North

    2853 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Inner Belt Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Inner Belt Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Airport Road

    950 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Airport Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Airport Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Hereford Avenue

    2206 ft · 39 sec · Hereford Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Chambers Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Chambers Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chambers Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
109 mi · 93%
Airport Road
1.95 mi · 2%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 2%
North Providence Road
1.16 mi · 1%
Inner Belt Expressway
0.85 mi · 1%
Chambers Road
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

109 mi · 02h 11m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
111.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesburg
01h 11m from Columbia
Leave By
1:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dellwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Jonesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Columbia and 59 miles from Dellwood.

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

The direct path is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.65 one way or $31.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dellwood.

Stop Ideas Near Jonesburg

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 Jonesburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.1 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 8.5 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 Jonesburg.

RAIL

Hermann

20 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

41 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

81 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

84 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Dellwood. Straight-line distance: 111.1 mi (178.8 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

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

#2 Dellwood

City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population4,994
Coordinates38.7495000, -90.2856700
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-92.33407, 38.95171)
End: Dellwood (-90.28567, 38.7495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.15 gal
15.72 L · about $15.65
Round trip
$31.30
8.3 gal · 31.44 L
Estimated CO2
36.9 kg one way
Round trip: 73.8 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.65 $31.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.65 $35.30
Premium $4.65 $19.31 $38.63
Diesel $5.30 $22.01 $44.02

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Dellwood. The current time is 09:51:07.

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.