How far is Columbia, MO from Lake Winnebago, MO?
The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Lake Winnebago, MO is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Lafayette and Saline counties in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Lake Winnebago.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Lake Winnebago.
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Start on North Providence Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Providence Road
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Turn left onto I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
712 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 58 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit
1418 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp right toward US 50 West, MO 291 South: Kansas City
2959 ft · 54 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville
767 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Lake Winnebago Drive
1526 ft · 1 min · Lake Winnebago Drive
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Turn right onto Seneca Lane
1355 ft · 1 min · Seneca Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Winnebago Drive
113 m · 20 sec · Lake Winnebago Drive
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Turn right onto Mandan Lane
1067 ft · 47 sec · Mandan Lane
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Continue on Iroquois Drive
2369 ft · 2 min · Iroquois Drive
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Continue on Lake Winnebago Drive
1567 ft · 1 min · Lake Winnebago Drive
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Turn left onto Mescalero
70 m · 10 sec · Mescalero
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mescalero
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Lake Winnebago.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbia and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Winnebago.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Lake Winnebago?
The road trip is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Emma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Columbia and 64.9 miles from Lake Winnebago.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 1:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.23 one way or $34.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbia and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Winnebago.
Stop Ideas Near Emma
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 Emma.
Warrensburg
Sedalia
Lee's Summit
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Lake Winnebago. Straight-line distance: 109.19 mi (175.72 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 Lake Winnebago
City in Missouri
| Population | 1,370 |
| Coordinates | 38.8314000, -94.3585600 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Winnebago (-94.35856, 38.8314)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $17.23 | $34.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.44 | $38.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.27 | $42.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.24 | $48.48 |
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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