How far is Forsyth, MO from Columbia, MO?
The driving distance from Forsyth, MO to Columbia, MO is about 206.7 miles (332.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forsyth and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forsyth and Columbia.
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Start on Rockhill Drive
567 ft · 25 sec · Rockhill Drive
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Turn slight left
10.2 mi · 15 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1279 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
1.3 mi · 1 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Continue on US Highway 65
12 mi · 14 min · US Highway 65
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
10.9 mi · 13 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Continue on Schoolcraft Freeway
10.7 mi · 13 min · Schoolcraft Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis
3203 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
46 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 64, MO 5, MO 32: Hartville
894 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Camdenton, Nevada, Osage Beach, Jefferson City
1082 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right
31.2 mi · 36 min
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Turn straight
28 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63 North: Columbia
26.1 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 740
1273 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto East Stadium Boulevard
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Stadium Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Providence Road
1.6 km · 2 min · South Providence Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Providence Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Forsyth and Columbia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 44 East
Merge slight left
46 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Forsyth and Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forsyth to Columbia?
The road trip is about 206.7 miles (332.7 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Stoutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.3 miles from Forsyth and 103.5 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.4 miles (261.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 10:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.49 one way or $54.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Forsyth and Sunny near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Stoutland
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 Stoutland.
Jefferson City
Sedalia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forsyth and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 162.38 mi (261.32 km).
#1 Forsyth
County seat of Taney County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,560 |
| Coordinates | 36.6850600, -93.1199000 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia
The most populous city in the state of Missouri.
| Population | 124,769 |
| Coordinates | 38.9517100, -92.3340700 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Providence Road (-92.33414, 38.951711)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $27.49 | $54.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.00 | $62.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.93 | $67.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.67 | $77.33 |
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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