How far is Columbia, MO from Roubidoux, MO?
The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Roubidoux, MO is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Roubidoux.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Roubidoux.
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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
23.9 mi · 33 min
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Continue straight
12.4 mi · 20 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto I 44 East: Rolla
652 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 Business, MO Y: Fort Leonard Wood
950 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Missouri Avenue
4.6 mi · 9 min · Missouri Avenue
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Continue on Constitution Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Constitution Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Dakota Avenue
1093 ft · 27 sec · South Dakota Avenue
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Turn left onto Iowa Avenue
2817 ft · 1 min · Iowa Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Iowa Avenue
39 m · 2 sec · Iowa Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Iowa Avenue
8.4 mi · 14 min · Iowa Avenue
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
8.9 mi · 14 min
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Turn right
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Gladden Road
1.3 mi · 5 min · Gladden Road
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Continue on Gladden Road
1.7 mi · 7 min · Gladden Road
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Turn straight onto Roubidoux Road
95 m · 14 sec · Roubidoux Road
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Turn right onto Flat Rock Road
559 ft · 25 sec · Flat Rock Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Flat Rock Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Roubidoux.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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 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.
Sunny leaving Columbia and Sunny near Roubidoux.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Roubidoux?
The road trip is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Tuscumbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.4 miles from Columbia and 67.3 miles from Roubidoux.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 10:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.91 one way or $35.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near Roubidoux.
Stop Ideas Near Tuscumbia
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 Tuscumbia.
Jefferson City
Sedalia
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Roubidoux. Straight-line distance: 106.14 mi (170.81 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 Roubidoux
Township in Texas County, Missouri, USA
| Population | 1,647 |
| Coordinates | 37.4225500, -92.1479400 |
| Altitude | 346 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roubidoux (-92.14794, 37.42255)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $17.91 | $35.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.20 | $40.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.11 | $44.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.19 | $50.39 |
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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