How far is Columbia, MO from Seymour, MO?
The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Seymour, MO is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.3 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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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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Camden and Miller counties in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Seymour.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Seymour.
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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
52.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit right toward MO 5 South, MO 7 South: Lebanon
1203 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
24 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto North Jefferson Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Jefferson Avenue
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Take the exit right toward I 44 West: Springfield
731 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
25.8 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right
1345 ft · 33 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route
127 m · 9 sec
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Exit the roundabout
148 m · 10 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Marshall Road
36 m · 3 sec · North Marshall Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Marshall Road
1791 ft · 49 sec · North Marshall Road
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Continue on North Marshall Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Marshall Street
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Turn left onto East Hubble Drive
1341 ft · 33 sec · East Hubble Drive
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Turn sharp right onto North Pine Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Pine Street
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Turn right onto Commercial Street
1266 ft · 32 sec · Commercial Street
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Turn left onto South Marshall Street
12.2 mi · 18 min · South Marshall Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
2456 ft · 2 min
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Continue on West Springfield Avenue
131 m · 21 sec · West Springfield Avenue
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Turn right onto North Diggins Main Street
74 m · 16 sec · North Diggins Main Street
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Turn left
4 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
144 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto West Clinton Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Clinton Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1218 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
50 m · 7 sec · West Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Seymour.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Sunny near Seymour.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Seymour?
The road trip is about 161.1 miles (259.2 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?
Osage Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.6 miles from Columbia and 80.5 miles from Seymour.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 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 $21.42 one way or $42.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Seymour.
Stop Ideas Near Osage Beach
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 Osage Beach.
Jefferson City
Sedalia
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Seymour. Straight-line distance: 126.95 mi (204.31 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 Seymour
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,022 |
| Coordinates | 37.1464400, -92.7687800 |
| Altitude | 501 |
| Country | United States |
End: Seymour (-92.76878, 37.14644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $21.42 | $42.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.16 | $48.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.43 | $52.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.13 | $60.25 |
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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