How far is Duquesne, MO from Columbia, MO?

The driving distance from Duquesne, MO to Columbia, MO is about 233.7 miles (376.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.7 miles (279.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
233.69 mi
03h 46m
Flight
173.68 mi
279.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.68 mi
Kilometers
279.51 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.69 mi
Kilometers
376.09 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Sun, Apr 26, 8:51 PM CDT
Return by in Duquesne
Mon, Apr 27, 12:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Duquesne
2026-04-26T17:05
Arrive Columbia
Sun, Apr 26, 8:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Duquesne
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
Lebanon
MO

City in Laclede County, Missouri, United States

From Duquesne
116.7 mi
01h 53m
To Columbia
117 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Duquesne Road

    2590 ft · 1 min · Duquesne Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · East 7th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Cimarron Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cimarron Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 East, I 49 North, US 71 North: Springfield, Kansas City

    1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

    113.3 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 64, MO 5, MO 32: Hartville

    894 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    23.7 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Camdenton, Nevada, Osage Beach, Jefferson City

    1082 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    31.2 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    28 mi · 32 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63 North: Columbia

    26.1 mi · 29 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 740

    1273 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Stadium Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Stadium Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Providence Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Providence Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Duquesne 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
113 mi · 48%
US 63 North
26.1 mi · 11%
South Jefferson Avenue
25.3 mi · 11%
East 7th Street
3.79 mi · 2%
East Stadium Boulevard
2.32 mi · 1%
South Providence Road
0.99 mi
Longest Stretch

Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

113 mi · 02h 03m

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
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60 mi
173.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
01h 53m from Duquesne
Leave By
9:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Duquesne and Chance Rain Showers near Columbia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 233.7 miles (376.1 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.7 miles from Duquesne and 117 miles from Columbia.

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

The direct path is about 173.7 miles (279.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 60 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 9:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.11 one way or $62.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Duquesne and Chance Rain Showers near Columbia.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

109 mi away
101 Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Duquesne and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 173.68 mi (279.51 km).

Duquesne

#1 Duquesne

City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States of America

Population1,689
Coordinates37.0767300, -94.4593900
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Columbia

#2 Columbia

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

Population124,769
Coordinates38.9517100, -92.3340700
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Duquesne Road (-94.45935, 37.076729)
End: North Providence Road (-92.33414, 38.951711)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 376 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.25 gal
31.22 L · about $31.11
Round trip
$62.22
16.5 gal · 62.44 L
Estimated CO2
73.3 kg one way
Round trip: 146.6 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.11 $62.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.09 $70.17
Premium $4.65 $38.40 $76.79
Diesel $5.30 $43.76 $87.52

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 · Apr 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Duquesne and Columbia. The current time is 17:05:08.

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.