How far is Columbia, MO from Uniontown, MO?

The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Uniontown, MO is about 201.8 miles (324.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.4 miles (272.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
201.8 mi
04h 02m
Flight
169.47 mi
272.74 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.47 mi
Kilometers
272.74 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.8 mi
Kilometers
324.77 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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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 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Uniontown
Tue, May 5, 9:14 AM CDT
Return by in Columbia
Tue, May 5, 1:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-05-05T05:12
Arrive Uniontown
Tue, May 5, 9:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbia
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Chesterfield
MO

A city in St.

From Columbia
100.8 mi
02h 01m
To Uniontown
101 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Providence Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Providence Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

    879 ft · 22 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    2467 ft · 35 sec · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    81 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield

    1567 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    25.1 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    1829 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    1691 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

    1911 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis

    2031 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

    57.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MO M: Brewer

    1069 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Kingshighway Street

    41 m · 2 sec · South Kingshighway Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto South Kingshighway Street

    11.8 mi · 18 min · South Kingshighway Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Perry County Road 531

    8 m · 1 sec · Perry County Road 531

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Perry County Road 531

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
81 mi · 40%
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
57.5 mi · 28%
Avenue of the Saints
25.1 mi · 12%
South Kingshighway Street
11.9 mi · 6%
I 270 South
11.8 mi · 6%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

81 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
169.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterfield
02h 01m from Columbia
Leave By
8:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbia and Showers And Thunderstorms near Uniontown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201.8 miles (324.8 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?

Chesterfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.8 miles from Columbia and 101 miles from Uniontown.

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

The direct path is about 169.4 miles (272.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 8:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.85 one way or $53.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chesterfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Chesterfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of O'Fallon
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

City of O'Fallon

O'Fallon , MO
100 N Main St, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Rating 3.3/5 22 reviews City Hall,Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterfield.

RAIL

Kirkwood

17 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

33 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

39 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

47 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Uniontown. Straight-line distance: 169.47 mi (272.74 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

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

#2 Uniontown

Town in Perry County, Alabama, United States

Population2,471
Coordinates37.6147700, -89.7139900
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-92.33407, 38.95171)
End: Uniontown (-89.71399, 37.61477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.12 gal
26.96 L · about $26.85
Round trip
$53.70
14.24 gal · 53.92 L
Estimated CO2
63.3 kg one way
Round trip: 126.6 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.85 $53.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.28 $60.56
Premium $4.65 $33.14 $66.27
Diesel $5.30 $37.76 $75.53

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 Uniontown. The current time is 05:12:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.