How far is Columbia, MO from Jackson, MO?
The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Jackson, MO is about 217.5 miles (350.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181 miles (291.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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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 Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Jackson.
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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
81 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield
1567 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
25.1 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
1829 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis
1691 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
1911 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis
2031 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway
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Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
87.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61, I 55 Business: Fruitland, Jackson
1141 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto I 55 Business, US 61 South: Jackson
41 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street
52 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
18 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Jackson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
87.3 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Jackson?
The road trip is about 217.5 miles (350.1 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?
Country Life Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.7 miles from Columbia and 108.9 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181 miles (291.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.96 one way or $57.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jackson.
Stop Ideas Near Country Life Acres
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 Country Life Acres.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 180.99 mi (291.27 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 Jackson
City in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 14,699 |
| Coordinates | 37.3822700, -89.6662100 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson (-89.66621, 37.38227)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 350 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $28.96 | $57.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.66 | $65.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.74 | $71.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.73 | $81.47 |
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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