How far is Columbia, MO from Sullivan, MO?
The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Sullivan, MO is about 115.6 miles (186 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Sullivan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Sullivan.
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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
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63 South, US 50
66 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 63 South, US 50
724 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 63 South, US 50 East
547 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
12 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Saint Louis
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Wolf Ridge Trail
1995 ft · 2 min · Wolf Ridge Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Loose Creek Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Loose Creek Highway
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Continue on County Route 604
1 km · 3 min · County Route 604
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Turn left onto County Route 605
1.5 mi · 6 min · County Route 605
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Turn left
1817 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on West Main Street
44.7 mi · 51 min · West Main Street
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Turn right
18.3 mi · 28 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
115 m · 12 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Hughes Ford Road
36 m · 5 sec · Hughes Ford Road
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
103 m · 11 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn right
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Sullivan.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Main Street
Continue on West Main Street
44.7 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Sullivan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Sullivan?
The road trip is about 115.6 miles (186 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Linn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Columbia and 57.8 miles from Sullivan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 1:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.39 one way or $30.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Sullivan.
Stop Ideas Near Linn
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 Linn.
Jefferson City
Hermann
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Sullivan. Straight-line distance: 81.6 mi (131.32 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 Sullivan
City in Missouri
| Population | 7,117 |
| Coordinates | 38.2081000, -91.1604200 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sullivan (-91.16042, 38.2081)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.39 | $30.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.35 | $34.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.99 | $37.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.64 | $43.28 |
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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