How far is Columbia, MO from Potosi, MO?
The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Potosi, MO is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Warren County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Potosi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Potosi.
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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
64.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 47: Warrenton, Hawk Point
908 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right
31 mi · 47 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2293 ft · 50 sec
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Take the exit right
42 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
6.2 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Commercial Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Commercial Avenue
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Continue on East Gravois Avenue
6.2 mi · 10 min · East Gravois Avenue
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Turn right
20.4 mi · 35 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
11.1 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto East High Street
1 mi · 2 min · East High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Potosi.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
64.2 mi · 01h 13m
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.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbia and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Potosi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Potosi?
The road trip is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Warrenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.7 miles from Columbia and 72.8 miles from Potosi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 10:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.35 one way or $38.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbia and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Potosi.
Stop Ideas Near Warrenton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Warrenton City Animal Control
Warrenton City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Warrenton.
Hermann
Washington
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Potosi. Straight-line distance: 109.18 mi (175.71 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 Potosi
County seat of Washington County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,548 |
| Coordinates | 37.9364400, -90.7879100 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Potosi (-90.78791, 37.93644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $19.35 | $38.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.82 | $43.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.88 | $47.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.21 | $54.42 |
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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