How far is Columbia, MO from Edina, MO?

The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Edina, MO is about 105 miles (169 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105 mi
02h 17m
Flight
84.44 mi
135.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.44 mi
Kilometers
135.9 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105 mi
Kilometers
168.98 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edina
Mon, Jun 1, 4:29 PM CDT
Return by in Columbia
Mon, Jun 1, 6:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-06-01T14:11
Arrive Edina
Mon, Jun 1, 4:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:54 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
Chariton
MO

Unincorporated community in Missouri

From Columbia
52.5 mi
01h 08m
To Edina
52.4 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
83°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    936 ft · 13 sec · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 763

    839 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Range Line Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Range Line Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward MO 763 North: Moberly

    52 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 763 North: Moberly

    1927 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward US 63 North: Moberly

    2711 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    71.7 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Clark Street

    16.6 mi · 29 min · East Clark Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    10.6 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Lafayette

    679 ft · 14 sec · East Lafayette

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Main

    1 m · 1 sec · South Main

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 63 North
72.2 mi · 69%
East Clark Street
16.6 mi · 16%
Range Line Street
3.34 mi · 3%
North Providence Road
1.16 mi · 1%
MO 763 North
0.4 mi
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial High
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

US 63 North

Merge slight left

71.7 mi · 01h 21m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
84.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chariton
01h 08m from Columbia
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Columbia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Edina.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105 miles (169 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Chariton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.5 miles from Columbia and 52.4 miles from Edina.

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

The direct path is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.99 one way or $27.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chariton

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

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

RAIL

La Plata

43 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.
RAIL

Quincy

105 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Edina. Straight-line distance: 84.44 mi (135.9 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

Population124,769
Coordinates38.9517100, -92.3340700
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
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#2 Edina

City in Missouri, U.

Population1,117
Coordinates40.1675400, -92.1726800
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-92.33407, 38.95171)
End: Edina (-92.17268, 40.16754)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.03 L · about $13.99
Round trip
$27.98
7.42 gal · 28.06 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.99 $27.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.78 $31.56
Premium $4.65 $17.27 $34.53
Diesel $5.30 $19.68 $39.36

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Edina. The current time is 14:11:29.

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.