How far is Columbia, MO from Marlborough, MO?
The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Marlborough, MO is about 121.3 miles (195.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 30m.
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.
Village in Missouri, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy
Patchy Drizzle
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Marlborough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Marlborough.
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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
27.7 mi · 34 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Daniel Boone Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 170 North
897 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Brentwood Boulevard, Hanley Road
1648 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on South Service Road
3129 ft · 1 min · South Service Road
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Turn right onto South Hanley Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Hanley Road
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Continue on Laclede Station Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Laclede Station Road
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Turn left onto Wimbledon Drive
868 ft · 41 sec · Wimbledon Drive
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Turn right onto Watson Road
46 m · 3 sec · Watson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Watson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Marlborough.
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
81 mi · 01h 35m
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.
Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy leaving Columbia and Patchy Drizzle near Marlborough.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Marlborough?
The road trip is about 121.3 miles (195.2 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Pendleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Columbia and 60.8 miles from Marlborough.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.15 one way or $32.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy around Columbia and Patchy Drizzle near Marlborough.
Stop Ideas Near Pendleton
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 Pendleton.
Hermann
Washington
Kirkwood
Jefferson City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Marlborough. Straight-line distance: 110.77 mi (178.27 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 Marlborough
Marlborough is a place in Missouri, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.5703300, -90.3370600 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marlborough (-90.33706, 38.57033)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.15 | $32.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $17.75 | $35.51 |
| Premium | $4.51 | $19.32 | $38.63 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $25.66 | $51.33 |
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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