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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.12 mi
01h 10m
Flight
41.6 mi
66.95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.6 mi
Kilometers
66.95 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.12 mi
Kilometers
91.92 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Sun, Apr 19, 1:09 AM CDT
Return by in Columbia
Sun, Apr 19, 2:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-04-18T23:59
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Sun, Apr 19, 1:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbia
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Jefferson City
MO

The capital of Missouri.

From Columbia
28.6 mi
00h 35m
To Mount Pleasant
28.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Providence Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Providence Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Stadium Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East Stadium Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 63 South: Jefferson City

    1033 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    25.5 mi · 27 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54 West, US 63 South: Jefferson City

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    20.4 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto County Road 54-66

    52 m · 7 sec · County Road 54-66

  8. 8

    Continue on Storage Road

    657 ft · 31 sec · Storage Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Oakwood Road

    1320 ft · 58 sec · Oakwood Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Oakwood Road

    2514 ft · 2 min · Oakwood Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Old 54

    679 ft · 30 sec · Old 54

  12. 12

    Continue on Doyle Road

    1459 ft · 1 min · Doyle Road

  13. 13

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 54 West
27 mi · 47%
US 63 South
25.7 mi · 45%
East Stadium Boulevard
2.21 mi · 4%
North Providence Road
0.98 mi · 2%
Oakwood Road
0.73 mi · 1%
Doyle Road
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
41.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jefferson City
00h 35m from Columbia
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jefferson City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jefferson City.

RAIL

Jefferson City

101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

66 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Sedalia

93 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Washington

101 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 41.6 mi (66.95 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

Population124,769
Coordinates38.9517100, -92.3340700
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mount Pleasant

Unincorporated community in Missouri

Population4,830
Coordinates38.3680900, -92.5235200
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-92.33407, 38.95171)
End: Mount Pleasant (-92.52352, 38.36809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.63 L · about $7.62
Round trip
$15.23
4.04 gal · 15.26 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Mount Pleasant. The current time is 23:59:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.