How far is Columbia, MO from Rocheport, MO?

The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Rocheport, MO is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.37 mi
00h 20m
Flight
12.51 mi
20.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.51 mi
Kilometers
20.13 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.37 mi
Kilometers
23.12 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rocheport
Thu, Oct 15, 10:41 PM CDT
Return by in Columbia
Thu, Oct 15, 11:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-10-15T22:20
Arrive Rocheport
Thu, Oct 15, 10:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Columbia
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Huntsdale
MO

Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America

From Columbia
7.1 mi
00h 10m
To Rocheport
7.2 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Rocheport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Rocheport.

  1. 1

    Start on North Providence Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Providence Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

    712 ft · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MO BB North: Rocheport

    713 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    2.1 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Lewis Street

    14 m · 2 sec · Lewis Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lewis Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Rocheport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
8.09 mi · 56%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.82 mi · 13%
North Providence Road
1.23 mi · 9%
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial High
0.83 mi · 6%
I 70 West
0.13 mi · 1%
MO BB North
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

8.09 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
12.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntsdale
00h 10m from Columbia
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Columbia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rocheport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Rocheport?

The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Huntsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Columbia and 7.2 miles from Rocheport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.03 one way or $4.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Columbia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rocheport.

Stop Ideas Near Huntsdale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Huntsdale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Huntsdale.

RAIL

Jefferson City

45 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

69 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Hermann

93 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Warrensburg

111 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Rocheport. Straight-line distance: 12.51 mi (20.13 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

Population124,769
Coordinates38.9517100, -92.3340700
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rocheport

City in Missouri, United States

Population259
Coordinates38.9800300, -92.5640700
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-92.33407, 38.95171)
End: Rocheport (-92.56407, 38.98003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.51 gal
1.92 L · about $2.03
Round trip
$4.05
1.02 gal · 3.84 L
Estimated CO2
4.5 kg one way
Round trip: 9.1 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $2.03 $4.05
Mid-grade $4.34 $2.21 $4.43
Premium $4.71 $2.40 $4.80
Diesel $5.99 $3.05 $6.11

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Rocheport. The current time is 22:20:37.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.