How far is Gallatin, MO from Columbia, MO?
The driving distance from Gallatin, MO to Columbia, MO is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Linn County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gallatin and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gallatin and Columbia.
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Start on West Grand Street
68 m · 8 sec · West Grand Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
14 mi · 21 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 36 East, MO 110 East: Chillicothe
625 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
83.3 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Kirksville, Macon
924 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto North Missouri Street
52.8 mi · 1 hr · North Missouri Street
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 763 South: Columbia
1858 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight
1918 ft · 36 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 763 South: Columbia
60 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MO 763 South: Columbia
3.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
818 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
937 ft · 13 sec · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 163: Downtown
747 ft · 16 sec
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Turn left onto North Providence Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · 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 Gallatin and Columbia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
83.3 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Gallatin and 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 Gallatin to Columbia?
The road trip is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Bucklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Gallatin and 72.6 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 1:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.06 one way or $40.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Gallatin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Bucklin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gallatin and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 109.42 mi (176.1 km).
#1 Gallatin
City in Missouri
| Population | 1,761 |
| Coordinates | 39.9144500, -93.9621700 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| 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: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $20.06 | $40.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.63 | $45.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.76 | $49.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.22 | $56.43 |
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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