How far is Columbia, MO from Palmyra, MO?
The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Palmyra, MO is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
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.
Town in Audrain County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Palmyra.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Palmyra.
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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
18.6 mi · 24 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton
1188 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left
18.1 mi · 20 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Liberty Street
10.3 mi · 13 min · East Liberty Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Scott's Corner
68 m · 3 sec
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Exit the rotary
8.1 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
56 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.6 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto North Public Street
13.7 mi · 24 min · North Public Street
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Turn right onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
1.6 km · 1 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Continue on V.F.W. Memorial Highway
2621 ft · 35 sec · V.F.W. Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24 East: Palmyra
1813 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Palmyra.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18.6 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Columbia and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palmyra.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Palmyra?
The road trip is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Martinsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Columbia and 50.3 miles from Palmyra.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palmyra.
Stop Ideas Near Martinsburg
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 Martinsburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Palmyra. Straight-line distance: 72.55 mi (116.76 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 Palmyra
City in Marion County, Missouri, United States of America
| Population | 3,578 |
| Coordinates | 39.7942100, -91.5232100 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palmyra (-91.52321, 39.79421)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.39 | $26.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.10 | $30.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.52 | $33.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.83 | $37.66 |
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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