How far is Columbia, MO from Richland, MO?
The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Richland, MO is about 96 miles (154.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.9 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.
Community in Missouri, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Richland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Richland.
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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
14.2 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 17: Eugene, Fort Leonard Wood
1093 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
11.8 mi · 16 min
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Turn left
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
8.8 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight right
1227 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left
8.1 mi · 14 min
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Turn slight left
26 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
11.3 mi · 20 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Washington Avenue
2150 ft · 38 sec · West Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto South Pine Street
616 ft · 12 sec · South Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Richland.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US 63 South
Merge slight left
25.5 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Richland?
The road trip is about 96 miles (154.5 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?
Eugene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Columbia and 48 miles from Richland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 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 $12.78 one way or $25.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richland.
Stop Ideas Near Eugene
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 Eugene.
Jefferson City
Sedalia
Hermann
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Richland. Straight-line distance: 75.73 mi (121.88 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 Richland
City in Missouri parts of witch are in Camden, Laclede, and Pulaski Counties
| Population | 1,800 |
| Coordinates | 37.8569800, -92.4043400 |
| Altitude | 346 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richland (-92.40434, 37.85698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $12.78 | $25.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.42 | $28.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.78 | $31.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.98 | $35.96 |
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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