How far is Columbia, MO from Fulton, MO?
The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Fulton, MO is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22 miles (35.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Boone County, Missouri, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Fulton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Fulton.
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Start on North Providence Road
8 m · 8 sec · North Providence Road
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Turn left onto East Broadway
3.2 mi · 8 min · East Broadway
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
41 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
9.1 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto Westminster Avenue
90 m · 10 sec · Westminster Avenue
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
1773 ft · 51 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto Court Street
74 m · 11 sec · Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Fulton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Broadway
Keep slight left
9.06 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbia and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fulton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Fulton?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pierpont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Columbia and 11.7 miles from Fulton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22 miles (35.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbia and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fulton.
Stop Ideas Near Pierpont
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 Pierpont.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Fulton. Straight-line distance: 21.99 mi (35.39 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 Fulton
City in and county seat of Callaway County, Missouri
| Population | 12,549 |
| Coordinates | 38.8467100, -91.9479600 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fulton (-91.94796, 38.84671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
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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