How far is Columbia, MO from Pleasant Hill, MO?
The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Pleasant Hill, MO is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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 27m.
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.
City in Saline County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Pleasant Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Pleasant Hill.
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Start on North Providence Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Providence Road
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Turn left onto I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
712 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 58 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41 mi · 44 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO F, MO H: Oak Grove, Levasy
1170 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO F, MO H: Oak Grove, Levasy
51 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto North Broadway Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · North Broadway Street
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Continue on South Outer Belt Road
7.3 mi · 10 min · South Outer Belt Road
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Turn right
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 150 West: Lone Jack
1222 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto South Bynum Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · South Bynum Road
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
27 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2533 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
2053 ft · 1 min · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto North Jeffreys Street
125 m · 18 sec · North Jeffreys Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Jeffreys Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Pleasant Hill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Columbia and Sunny near Pleasant Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Pleasant Hill?
The road trip is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Sweet Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Columbia and 61.4 miles from Pleasant Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 1:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.29 one way or $32.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near Pleasant Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Sweet Springs
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 Sweet Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Pleasant Hill. Straight-line distance: 104.73 mi (168.54 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 Pleasant Hill
Human settlement in Cass County, Missouri, United States of America
| Population | 8,740 |
| Coordinates | 38.7875100, -94.2693900 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pleasant Hill (-94.26939, 38.78751)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $16.29 | $32.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.37 | $36.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.11 | $40.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.91 | $45.83 |
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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