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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.64 mi
02h 08m
Flight
85.77 mi
138.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.77 mi
Kilometers
138.03 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.64 mi
Kilometers
163.57 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winfield
Sun, May 3, 7:28 AM CDT
Return by in Columbia
Sun, May 3, 9:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-05-03T05:19
Arrive Winfield
Sun, May 3, 7:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
New Florence
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Columbia
50.8 mi
01h 04m
To Winfield
50.9 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

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.

  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

    69.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MO H: Wright City

    1131 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Wildcat Drive

    51 m · 10 sec · Wildcat Drive

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Memorial Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Elm Street

    119 m · 11 sec · North Elm Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1108 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Boone Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Boone Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    130 m · 22 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Cherry Street

    1305 ft · 27 sec · East Cherry Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Cherry Street

    35 m · 3 sec · East Cherry Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto East Cherry Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Cherry Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    13 mi · 18 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2249 ft · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Cherry Street

    6 m · 1 sec · West Cherry Street

  20. 20

    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.

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
69.7 mi · 69%
North Elm Street
11.3 mi · 11%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 2%
East Cherry Street
1.49 mi · 1%
North Providence Road
1.16 mi · 1%
Veterans Memorial Parkway
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
85.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Florence
01h 04m from Columbia
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Hermann

23 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

54 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

73 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

97 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Winfield. Straight-line distance: 85.77 mi (138.03 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

Population124,769
Coordinates38.9517100, -92.3340700
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
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#2 Winfield

City in Missouri, United States

Population1,591
Coordinates38.9972700, -90.7384600
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-92.33407, 38.95171)
End: Winfield (-90.73846, 38.99727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.59 gal
13.58 L · about $13.54
Round trip
$27.08
7.18 gal · 27.16 L
Estimated CO2
31.9 kg one way
Round trip: 63.8 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Missouri · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Winfield. The current time is 05:19:59.

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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.