How far is Columbia, MO from Sherrill, MO?

The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Sherrill, MO is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
119.6 mi
02h 34m
Flight
97.4 mi
156.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.4 mi
Kilometers
156.75 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.6 mi
Kilometers
192.48 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sherrill
Mon, May 4, 11:16 PM CDT
Return by in Columbia
Tue, May 5, 1:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-05-04T20:41
Arrive Sherrill
Mon, May 4, 11:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbia
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Freeburg
MO

Human settlement in Osage County, Missouri, United States of America

From Columbia
59.8 mi
01h 17m
To Sherrill
59.8 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Sherrill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Sherrill.

  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

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63 South, US 50

    66 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 63 South, US 50

    724 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 63 South, US 50 East

    547 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    12 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 63 South: Rolla

    32.6 mi · 43 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    7.5 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    7.5 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tim Bradley Way

    19 m · 1 sec · Tim Bradley Way

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Tim Bradley Way

    2010 ft · 49 sec · Tim Bradley Way

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto North Bishop Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on North Bishop Avenue

    44 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on North Bishop Avenue

    27.9 mi · 35 min · North Bishop Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Shafer Road

    1304 ft · 57 sec · Shafer Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shafer Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Sherrill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 63 South
70.6 mi · 59%
North Bishop Avenue
28 mi · 23%
East Stadium Boulevard
2.21 mi · 2%
US 54 West
1.47 mi · 1%
North Providence Road
0.98 mi · 1%
Tim Bradley Way
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

US 63 South

Keep slight right to continue on US 63 South: Rolla

32.6 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
97.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeburg
01h 17m from Columbia
Leave By
1:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sherrill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Sherrill?

The road trip is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Freeburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Columbia and 59.8 miles from Sherrill.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 1:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.91 one way or $31.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sherrill.

Stop Ideas Near Freeburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

36 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

61 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

84 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Sherrill. Straight-line distance: 97.4 mi (156.75 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

Population124,769
Coordinates38.9517100, -92.3340700
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Sherrill

#2 Sherrill

Unincorporated community in Missouri

Population5,278
Coordinates37.5886500, -91.8762700
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-92.33407, 38.95171)
End: Sherrill (-91.87627, 37.58865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.22 gal
15.98 L · about $15.91
Round trip
$31.83
8.44 gal · 31.96 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.91 $31.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.95 $35.90
Premium $4.65 $19.64 $39.28
Diesel $5.30 $22.38 $44.77

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Sherrill. The current time is 20:41:48.

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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.