How far is Fulton, MO from Columbia, MO?
The driving distance from Fulton, MO to Columbia, MO is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22 miles (35.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Boone County, Missouri, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fulton and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fulton and Columbia.
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Start on Court Street
7 m · 3 sec · Court Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
2075 ft · 1 min · West 4th Street
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Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Drive
10.2 mi · 14 min · Martin Luther King Junior Drive
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
41 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.7 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto North Providence Road
8 m · 1 sec · North 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 Fulton and Columbia.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Martin Luther King Junior Drive
Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Drive
10.2 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fulton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fulton to Columbia?
The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pierpont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Fulton and 19.6 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22 miles (35.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.15 one way or $8.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fulton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Pierpont
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 Pierpont.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fulton and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 21.99 mi (35.39 km).
#1 Fulton
City in and county seat of Callaway County, Missouri
| Population | 12,549 |
| Coordinates | 38.8467100, -91.9479600 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.83 | $11.67 |
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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