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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
134.67 mi
03h 17m
Flight
106.14 mi
170.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.14 mi
Kilometers
170.81 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.67 mi
Kilometers
216.73 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roubidoux
Sun, May 3, 5:34 AM CDT
Return by in Columbia
Sun, May 3, 8:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-05-03T02:16
Arrive Roubidoux
Sun, May 3, 5:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 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
10:24 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

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
Tuscumbia
MO

Village in the United States

From Columbia
67.4 mi
01h 38m
To Roubidoux
67.3 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SW

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.

  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

    14.2 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 17: Eugene, Fort Leonard Wood

    1093 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    11.8 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    23.9 mi · 33 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    12.4 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I 44 East: Rolla

    652 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 Business, MO Y: Fort Leonard Wood

    950 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Missouri Avenue

    4.6 mi · 9 min · Missouri Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Constitution Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Constitution Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Dakota Avenue

    1093 ft · 27 sec · South Dakota Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Iowa Avenue

    2817 ft · 1 min · Iowa Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Iowa Avenue

    39 m · 2 sec · Iowa Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Iowa Avenue

    8.4 mi · 14 min · Iowa Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    8.9 mi · 14 min

  23. 23

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Gladden Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Gladden Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Gladden Road

    1.7 mi · 7 min · Gladden Road

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Roubidoux Road

    95 m · 14 sec · Roubidoux Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Flat Rock Road

    559 ft · 25 sec · Flat Rock Road

  28. 28

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 63 South
25.7 mi · 19%
US 54 West
20.8 mi · 15%
Iowa Avenue
14.4 mi · 11%
MO 17
12.6 mi · 9%
Missouri Avenue
4.58 mi · 3%
Gladden Road
3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
106.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuscumbia
01h 38m from Columbia
Leave By
10:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

46 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Hermann

104 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Roubidoux. Straight-line distance: 106.14 mi (170.81 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 Roubidoux

Township in Texas County, Missouri, USA

Population1,647
Coordinates37.4225500, -92.1479400
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-92.33407, 38.95171)
End: Roubidoux (-92.14794, 37.42255)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.75 gal
17.99 L · about $17.91
Round trip
$35.82
9.5 gal · 35.98 L
Estimated CO2
42.2 kg one way
Round trip: 84.4 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Missouri · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Roubidoux. The current time is 02:16:59.

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.