How far is Columbia, MO from Salisbury, MO?
The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Salisbury, MO is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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 01h 16m.
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.
Human settlement in Randolph County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Salisbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Salisbury.
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Start on North Providence Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Providence Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
879 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
936 ft · 13 sec · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 763
839 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Range Line Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · Range Line Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward MO 763 North: Moberly
52 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MO 763 North: Moberly
1927 ft · 36 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward US 63 North: Moberly
2711 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
30.5 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Moberly
1076 ft · 31 sec
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Turn slight right
35 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
21 mi · 31 min
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Turn left onto North Weber Avenue
2216 ft · 47 sec · North Weber Avenue
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
859 ft · 24 sec · East 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Salisbury.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 63 North
Merge slight left
30.5 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Salisbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Salisbury?
The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Renick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Columbia and 29.1 miles from Salisbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 3:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.77 one way or $15.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Salisbury.
Stop Ideas Near Renick
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 Renick.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Salisbury. Straight-line distance: 41.13 mi (66.19 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 Salisbury
City in Chariton County, Missouri, USA
| Population | 1,510 |
| Coordinates | 39.4239200, -92.8015800 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salisbury (-92.80158, 39.42392)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.76 | $17.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.59 | $19.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.93 | $21.85 |
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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