How far is Columbia, MO from Pierce City, MO?
The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Pierce City, MO is about 216.1 miles (347.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Laclede County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Pierce City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Pierce City.
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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
52.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit right toward MO 5 South, MO 7 South: Lebanon
1203 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
24 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto North Jefferson Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Jefferson Avenue
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Take the exit right toward I 44 West: Springfield
731 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
90.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 97: Pierce City, Stotts City
981 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
806 ft · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
8.5 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto East Madison Street
884 ft · 23 sec · East Madison Street
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Turn left onto North Elm Street
2803 ft · 1 min · North Elm Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Avenue
154 m · 24 sec · East Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Myrtle Street
60 m · 11 sec · Myrtle Street
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Turn right
23 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Pierce City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 44 West
Merge slight left
90.2 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Pierce City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Pierce City?
The road trip is about 216.1 miles (347.7 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?
Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.1 miles from Columbia and 108.1 miles from Pierce City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 8:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.74 one way or $57.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Pierce City.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon
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 Lebanon.
Jefferson City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Pierce City. Straight-line distance: 165.66 mi (266.61 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 Pierce City
City in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,309 |
| Coordinates | 36.9459000, -94.0002100 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pierce City (-94.00021, 36.9459)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 348 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $28.74 | $57.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.41 | $64.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.46 | $70.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.42 | $80.83 |
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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