How far is Columbia, MO from Elsberry, MO?
The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Elsberry, MO is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Elsberry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Elsberry.
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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
41 mi · 48 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 161, MO J: Danville Montgomery City
1148 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
2656 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto North Sturgeon Street
115 m · 9 sec · North Sturgeon Street
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
1267 ft · 21 sec · East 3rd Street
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Continue on Pickering Street
125 m · 7 sec · Pickering Street
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Continue on Benton Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · Benton Street
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Turn right
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
11.8 mi · 17 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2719 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right
19 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
7.8 mi · 11 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
21 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Elsberry.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elsberry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Elsberry?
The road trip is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Montgomery City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Columbia and 49.8 miles from Elsberry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 2:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.24 one way or $26.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Elsberry.
Stop Ideas Near Montgomery City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Elsberry. Straight-line distance: 84.64 mi (136.21 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 Elsberry
City in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,098 |
| Coordinates | 39.1667200, -90.7809600 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elsberry (-90.78096, 39.16672)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.24 | $26.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.93 | $29.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.34 | $32.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.62 | $37.23 |
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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