How far is Garden City, MO from Columbia, MO?
The driving distance from Garden City, MO to Columbia, MO is about 134 miles (215.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
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 Lafayette County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garden City and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garden City and Columbia.
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Start on Main Street
842 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
6.6 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight
6.3 mi · 11 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Pacific Street
1654 ft · 35 sec · West Pacific Street
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Turn right onto North Olive Street
7.9 mi · 14 min · North Olive Street
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp straight
77 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left
2472 ft · 33 sec
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Take the exit slight left
49 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight right
2800 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right
10.2 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto South 2nd Street
872 ft · 25 sec · South 2nd Street
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Continue on North Second Street
1775 ft · 52 sec · North Second Street
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Turn right onto East Old US 40 Highway
1220 ft · 33 sec · East Old US 40 Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia
882 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37.8 mi · 40 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 163: Downtown
672 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right 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 Garden City 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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
37.8 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Sunny leaving Garden City and Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garden City to Columbia?
The road trip is about 134 miles (215.6 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Concordia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.3 miles from Garden City and 65.7 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 1:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.84 one way or $35.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Garden City and Sunny near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Concordia
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 Concordia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garden City and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 103.64 mi (166.8 km).
#1 Garden City
City in Cass County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,638 |
| Coordinates | 38.5611200, -94.1913300 |
| 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: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $17.84 | $35.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.12 | $40.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.01 | $44.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.09 | $50.18 |
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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