How far is Columbia, MO from Mount Pleasant, MO?
The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Mount Pleasant, MO is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Missouri.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Mount Pleasant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Mount Pleasant.
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Start on North Providence Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North Providence Road
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Turn left onto East Stadium Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Stadium Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward US 63 South: Jefferson City
1033 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
25.5 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54 West, US 63 South: Jefferson City
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
20.4 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto County Road 54-66
52 m · 7 sec · County Road 54-66
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Continue on Storage Road
657 ft · 31 sec · Storage Road
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Turn right onto Oakwood Road
1320 ft · 58 sec · Oakwood Road
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Continue on Oakwood Road
2514 ft · 2 min · Oakwood Road
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Turn right onto Old 54
679 ft · 30 sec · Old 54
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Continue on Doyle Road
1459 ft · 1 min · Doyle Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Doyle Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Mount Pleasant.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 63 South
Merge slight left
25.5 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Pleasant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Mount Pleasant?
The road trip is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Jefferson City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Columbia and 28.6 miles from Mount Pleasant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 4:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.62 one way or $15.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mount Pleasant.
Stop Ideas Near Jefferson City
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 Jefferson City.
Jefferson City
Hermann
Sedalia
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 41.6 mi (66.95 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 Mount Pleasant
Unincorporated community in Missouri
| Population | 4,830 |
| Coordinates | 38.3680900, -92.5235200 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Pleasant (-92.52352, 38.36809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.59 | $17.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.40 | $18.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.71 | $21.43 |
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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