How far is Columbia, MO from Hermann, MO?

The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Hermann, MO is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
65.28 mi
01h 21m
Flight
51.21 mi
82.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.21 mi
Kilometers
82.41 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.28 mi
Kilometers
105.06 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hermann
Sat, Apr 25, 9:14 AM CDT
Return by in Columbia
Sat, Apr 25, 10:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-04-25T07:52
Arrive Hermann
Sat, Apr 25, 9:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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
Kingdom City
MO

Human settlement in Callaway County, Missouri, United States of America

From Columbia
32.6 mi
00h 40m
To Hermann
32.7 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    45.7 mi · 53 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 19: Hermann, New Florence

    1268 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    59 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    99 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    15.3 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Market Street

    667 ft · 11 sec · Market Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Market Street

    97 m · 11 sec · Market Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    45 m · 7 sec · East 4th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
45.7 mi · 70%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 3%
North Providence Road
1.16 mi · 2%
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial High
0.47 mi · 1%
MO 19
0.34 mi · 1%
Market Street
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

45.7 mi · 00h 53m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
51.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingdom City
00h 40m from Columbia
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbia and Sunny near Hermann.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Kingdom City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Columbia and 32.7 miles from Hermann.

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

The direct path is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.67 one way or $17.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near Hermann.

Stop Ideas Near Kingdom City

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

46 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

52 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

91 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Sedalia

115 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Hermann. Straight-line distance: 51.21 mi (82.41 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

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

#2 Hermann

Small German town in Gasconade County, Central Missouri

Population2,322
Coordinates38.7042100, -91.4373800
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-92.33407, 38.95171)
End: Hermann (-91.43738, 38.70421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.72 L · about $8.67
Round trip
$17.35
4.6 gal · 17.44 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.67 $17.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.78 $19.56
Premium $4.65 $10.70 $21.41
Diesel $5.30 $12.20 $24.40

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Hermann. The current time is 07:52:55.

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.