How far is Columbia, MO from Rogersville, MO?

The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Rogersville, MO is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.17 mi
03h 25m
Flight
132.71 mi
213.57 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.71 mi
Kilometers
213.57 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.17 mi
Kilometers
270.64 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rogersville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:42 AM CDT
Return by in Columbia
Sat, Apr 18, 2:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-04-18T07:17
Arrive Rogersville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbia
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Linn Creek
MO

City in Camden County, Missouri, United States

From Columbia
84.1 mi
01h 42m
To Rogersville
84.1 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Providence Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Providence Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Stadium Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East Stadium Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 63 South: Jefferson City

    1033 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    25.5 mi · 27 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54 West, US 63 South: Jefferson City

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    52.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward MO 5 South, MO 7 South: Lebanon

    1203 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    24 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Jefferson Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Jefferson Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the exit right toward I 44 West: Springfield

    731 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    25.8 mi · 28 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1345 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route

    127 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    148 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Marshall Road

    36 m · 3 sec · North Marshall Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto North Marshall Road

    1791 ft · 49 sec · North Marshall Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North Marshall Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Marshall Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Hubble Drive

    1341 ft · 33 sec · East Hubble Drive

  19. 19

    Turn sharp right onto North Pine Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Pine Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Commercial Street

    1266 ft · 32 sec · Commercial Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Marshall Street

    12.2 mi · 18 min · South Marshall Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2456 ft · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue on West Springfield Avenue

    131 m · 21 sec · West Springfield Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Diggins Main Street

    34 m · 7 sec · North Diggins Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Center Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Center Road

  27. 27

    Continue on East Center Street

    936 ft · 19 sec · East Center Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 54 West
59.4 mi · 35%
I 44 West
26.3 mi · 16%
US 63 South
25.7 mi · 15%
MO 5 South
24.2 mi · 14%
South Marshall Street
12.2 mi · 7%
East Stadium Boulevard
2.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 54 West

Continue straight

52.7 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.4 mi
132.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Linn Creek
01h 42m from Columbia
Leave By
10:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Linn Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Columbia and 84.1 miles from Rogersville.

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

The direct path is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 10:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.36 one way or $44.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Linn Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Linn Creek, 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 Linn Creek.

RAIL

Jefferson City

76 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

87 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Rogersville. Straight-line distance: 132.71 mi (213.57 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

Population124,769
Coordinates38.9517100, -92.3340700
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Rogersville

#2 Rogersville

City in Greene and Webster Counties in the U.

Population3,953
Coordinates37.1170000, -93.0557300
Altitude445
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-92.33407, 38.95171)
End: Rogersville (-93.05573, 37.117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.93 gal
22.46 L · about $22.36
Round trip
$44.72
11.86 gal · 44.92 L
Estimated CO2
52.7 kg one way
Round trip: 105.4 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.36 $44.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.22 $50.44
Premium $4.65 $27.60 $55.20
Diesel $5.30 $31.45 $62.91

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Rogersville. The current time is 07:17:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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