How far is Creve Coeur, MO from Columbia, MO?

The driving distance from Creve Coeur, MO to Columbia, MO is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
113.54 mi
01h 46m
Flight
104.86 mi
168.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.86 mi
Kilometers
168.75 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.54 mi
Kilometers
182.73 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Thu, May 7, 9:51 AM CDT
Return by in Creve Coeur
Thu, May 7, 11:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Creve Coeur
2026-05-07T08:05
Arrive Columbia
Thu, May 7, 9:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Creve Coeur
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jonesburg
MO

City in Montgomery County, Missouri, United States

From Creve Coeur
56.7 mi
00h 53m
To Columbia
56.9 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Creve Coeur and Columbia.

  1. 1

    Start on North Graeser Road

    2050 ft · 1 min · North Graeser Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ladue Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ladue Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 270 South

    950 ft · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Saint Louis, Wentzville

    840 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    1052 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    674 ft · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    25.4 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

    3047 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    80.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

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

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    2421 ft · 34 sec · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 163: Downtown

    747 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Providence Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Providence Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Providence Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 71%
Avenue of the Saints
25.4 mi · 22%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.96 mi · 2%
Ladue Road
1.44 mi · 1%
North Providence Road
1.23 mi · 1%
I 270 South
0.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

80.7 mi · 01h 35m

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
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
104.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesburg
00h 53m from Creve Coeur
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Creve Coeur and Sunny near Columbia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Creve Coeur to Columbia?

The road trip is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Jonesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from Creve Coeur and 56.9 miles from Columbia.

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

The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.12 one way or $30.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Creve Coeur and Sunny near Columbia.

Stop Ideas Near Jonesburg

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 Jonesburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.2 mi away

Warrenton City Animal Control

Warrenton , MO
314 Coleman, Warrenton, MO 63383
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Animal control service,City government office
Warrenton City Hall
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

Warrenton City Hall

Warrenton , MO
200 W Booneslick Rd, Warrenton, MO 63383
Rating 2.7/5 7 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Hermann

20 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

41 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

81 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

84 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Creve Coeur and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 104.86 mi (168.75 km).

Creve Coeur

#1 Creve Coeur

City in St.

Population18,624
Coordinates38.6608900, -90.4226200
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Columbia

#2 Columbia

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

Population124,769
Coordinates38.9517100, -92.3340700
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: North Graeser Road (-90.422119, 38.660882)
End: North Providence Road (-92.33414, 38.951711)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.01 gal
15.17 L · about $15.12
Round trip
$30.24
8.02 gal · 30.34 L
Estimated CO2
35.6 kg one way
Round trip: 71.3 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.12 $30.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.05 $34.11
Premium $4.65 $18.66 $37.33
Diesel $5.30 $21.27 $42.54

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Creve Coeur and Columbia. The current time is 08:05:20.

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.