How far is Columbia, MO from Ironton, MO?
The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Ironton, MO is about 172.2 miles (277.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Ironton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Ironton.
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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
64.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 47: Warrenton, Hawk Point
908 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right
31 mi · 47 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2293 ft · 50 sec
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Take the exit right
42 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
6.2 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Commercial Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Commercial Avenue
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Continue on East Gravois Avenue
6.2 mi · 10 min · East Gravois Avenue
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Turn right
20.4 mi · 35 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
23.4 mi · 33 min
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Continue straight
11 mi · 16 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto East Russell Street
899 ft · 25 sec · East Russell Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Russell Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Ironton.
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
64.2 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Columbia and Patchy Frost near Ironton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Ironton?
The road trip is about 172.2 miles (277.1 km) and usually takes 03h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Marthasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.1 miles from Columbia and 86.1 miles from Ironton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.93 one way or $45.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Patchy Frost near Ironton.
Stop Ideas Near Marthasville
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 Marthasville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Ironton. Straight-line distance: 131.63 mi (211.84 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 Ironton
City in Iron County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,386 |
| Coordinates | 37.5972700, -90.6273400 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ironton (-90.62734, 37.59727)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $22.93 | $45.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.86 | $51.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.30 | $56.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.25 | $64.50 |
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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