How far is Columbia, MO from Oran, MO?
The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Oran, MO is about 243.6 miles (392 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.7 miles (313.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Oran.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Oran.
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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
101 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
954 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
49 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Nash Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Nash Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward MO 77 South: Chaffee
99 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MO 77 South: Chaffee
9.8 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto Church Street
2200 ft · 2 min · Church Street
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Turn right onto Radcliff Road
657 ft · 22 sec · Radcliff Road
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Turn left onto South Railroad Street
16 m · 2 sec · South Railroad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Railroad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Oran.
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
101 mi · 01h 48m
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.
Sunny leaving Columbia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Oran.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Oran?
The road trip is about 243.6 miles (392 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?
Green Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.7 miles from Columbia and 121.9 miles from Oran.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.7 miles (313.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 7:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.39 one way or $64.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Oran.
Stop Ideas Near Green Park
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 Green Park.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Oran. Straight-line distance: 194.65 mi (313.26 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 Oran
City in Missouri, USA
| Population | 1,211 |
| Coordinates | 37.0850500, -89.6553600 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oran (-89.65536, 37.08505)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 392 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $32.39 | $64.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.53 | $73.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.98 | $79.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.56 | $91.12 |
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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