How far is Columbia, MO from Hillsdale, MO?
The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Hillsdale, MO is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Montgomery County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Hillsdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Hillsdale.
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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
110.6 mi · 2 hr 12 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO N: Florissant Road, University Boulevard
2947 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MO N: University of Missouri–Saint Louis, Touhill Arts Center, Florissant Road, University Boulevard
131 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto University Boulevard
1300 ft · 24 sec · University Boulevard
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Continue on Florissant Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Florissant Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Natural Bridge Road
55 m · 3 sec · Natural Bridge Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Natural Bridge Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Natural Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Kienlen Avenue
2880 ft · 58 sec · Kienlen Avenue
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Turn right onto Saint Louis Avenue
664 ft · 18 sec · Saint Louis Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saint Louis Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Hillsdale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
111 mi · 02h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Columbia and Mostly Clear near Hillsdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Hillsdale?
The road trip is about 118.4 miles (190.5 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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 59 miles from Columbia and 59.3 miles from Hillsdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.76 one way or $31.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Mostly Clear near Hillsdale.
Stop Ideas Near Jonesburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Warrenton City Animal Control
Warrenton City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jonesburg.
Hermann
Washington
Jefferson City
Kirkwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Hillsdale. Straight-line distance: 111.91 mi (180.1 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 Hillsdale
Human settlement in St.
| Population | 1,536 |
| Coordinates | 38.6833800, -90.2840000 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillsdale (-90.284, 38.68338)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.76 | $31.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.78 | $35.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.45 | $38.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.17 | $44.34 |
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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