How far is Columbia, MO from Winfield, MO?
The driving distance from Columbia, MO to Winfield, MO is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.7 miles (138 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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 08m.
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.
City in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Winfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Winfield.
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Start on North Providence Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Providence Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
879 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
2467 ft · 35 sec · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
69.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO H: Wright City
1131 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Wildcat Drive
51 m · 10 sec · Wildcat Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway
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Turn left onto North Elm Street
119 m · 11 sec · North Elm Street
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Continue straight
1108 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
11 mi · 15 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Boone Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Boone Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
130 m · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Cherry Street
1305 ft · 27 sec · East Cherry Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Cherry Street
35 m · 3 sec · East Cherry Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Cherry Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Cherry Street
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Turn right
13 mi · 18 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2249 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto West Cherry Street
6 m · 1 sec · West Cherry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cherry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Winfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
69.7 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Columbia and Sunny near Winfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Winfield?
The road trip is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
New Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Columbia and 50.9 miles from Winfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.7 miles (138 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 2:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.54 one way or $27.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near Winfield.
Stop Ideas Near New Florence
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 New Florence.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Winfield. Straight-line distance: 85.77 mi (138.03 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 Winfield
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,591 |
| Coordinates | 38.9972700, -90.7384600 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winfield (-90.73846, 38.99727)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.54 | $27.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.27 | $30.54 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.71 | $33.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.04 | $38.08 |
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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