How far is Columbia, MO from Savannah, MO?
The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Savannah, MO is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.7 miles (240.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 35m.
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.
City in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Savannah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Savannah.
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Start on North Providence Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Providence Road
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Turn left onto I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
712 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 58 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on George Brett Super Highway
1.4 km · 58 sec · George Brett Super Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Des Moines
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
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Continue on I435 N
1.3 mi · 1 min · I435 N
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Continue straight
20.9 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
36.7 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 29 Business, US 59 South, US 71 Business: Savannah
1386 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto East Price Street
2385 ft · 1 min · East Price Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
842 ft · 37 sec · South 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Savannah.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 00h 58m
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 Mostly Clear near Savannah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Savannah?
The road trip is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Bates City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.6 miles from Columbia and 96.9 miles from Savannah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.7 miles (240.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 9:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.76 one way or $51.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Mostly Clear near Savannah.
Stop Ideas Near Bates City
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 Bates City.
Lee's Summit
Independence
Warrensburg
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 149.71 mi (240.94 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 Savannah
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 5,168 |
| Coordinates | 39.9416600, -94.8302500 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
End: Savannah (-94.83025, 39.94166)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 311 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $25.76 | $51.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.05 | $58.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.79 | $63.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.23 | $72.45 |
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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