How far is Columbia, MO from Warsaw, MO?
The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Warsaw, MO is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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.
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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 02h 02m.
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.
Township in Pettis County, Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Warsaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Warsaw.
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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
45.7 mi · 49 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Sedalia
1094 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
51.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 7 North: Warsaw, Clinton
1152 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 7 North: Warsaw, Clinton
31 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
1108 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Seminary Street
69 m · 12 sec · Seminary Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
32 m · 5 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 Warsaw.
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 65 South
Merge slight left
51.2 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbia and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Warsaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Warsaw?
The road trip is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Hughesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Columbia and 51.5 miles from Warsaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 2:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.69 one way or $27.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbia and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Warsaw.
Stop Ideas Near Hughesville
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 Hughesville.
Sedalia
Warrensburg
Lee's Summit
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Warsaw. Straight-line distance: 74.83 mi (120.42 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 Warsaw
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,217 |
| Coordinates | 38.2430800, -93.3818700 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warsaw (-93.38187, 38.24308)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.69 | $27.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.44 | $30.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.89 | $33.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.25 | $38.51 |
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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