How far is Greenwood, MO from Columbia, MO?

Fastest route

The distance from Greenwood, Missouri 64034, to Columbia, Missouri, is approximately 123 miles (198 kilometers) via I-70 E. The estimated travel time is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

Directions

  1. Head south on Ranson Rd toward W Main St, then turn left onto MO-150 E/W Main St.
  2. Continue on MO-150 E and turn left onto State Hwy Z/NW Hwy Z, and follow it.
  3. Continue straight onto McDaniel Rd and then turn left onto E Old Hwy 40.
  4. Merge onto I-70 E/US-40 E and follow I-70 E to MO-163 S/N Providence Rd in Columbia.
  5. Take exit 126 from I-70 E and merge onto MO-163 S/N Providence Rd toward Downtown.
  6. Continue on MO-163 S/N Providence Rd until you reach N Providence Rd in Columbia Township.
  7. Continue straight onto N Providence Rd, and your destination will be on the right.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Plan for the trip during off-peak hours to avoid traffic congestion.
  • 🍽️ Pack some snacks and drinks for the journey to stay refreshed.
  • ⛽ Check your vehicle's fuel level and consider refueling before starting the trip.
  • 🚧 Be aware of any road closures or construction along the route and plan accordingly.
  • 🛣️ Stay updated on the weather forecast for both your departure and arrival locations.
  • 📱 Keep your phone charged and have a car charger handy for navigation and emergencies.
  • 🚙 Take short breaks during the drive to stretch your legs and avoid fatigue.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
129.13 mi
02h 00m
Flight
108.29 mi
174.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.29 mi
Kilometers
174.27 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.13 mi
Kilometers
207.81 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Sat, Apr 18, 11:12 PM CDT
Return by in Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 1:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-18T21:12
Arrive Columbia
Sat, Apr 18, 11:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenwood
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Emma
MO

City in Lafayette and Saline counties in the U.

From Greenwood
63.2 mi
01h 00m
To Columbia
66 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Ranson Road

    1 mi · 3 min · North Ranson Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Southeast Ranson Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Southeast Ranson Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Southeast Todd George Parkway

    688 ft · 21 sec · Southeast Todd George Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US 50 West: Raytown, Kansas City

    1292 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Hamblen Road, Independence

    1076 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    65 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    9.3 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

    2063 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 163: Downtown

    672 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Providence Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Providence Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 42%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
54.3 mi · 42%
Southeast Ranson Road
2.43 mi · 2%
North Providence Road
1.18 mi · 1%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.13 mi · 1%
US 50 West
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

52.5 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
108.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emma
01h 00m from Greenwood
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Greenwood 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 Greenwood to Columbia?

The road trip is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Emma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.2 miles from Greenwood and 66 miles from Columbia.

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

The direct path is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.20 one way or $34.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Greenwood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbia.

Stop Ideas Near Emma

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

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

RAIL

Warrensburg

31 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Sedalia

37 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Lee's Summit

77 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

82 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 108.29 mi (174.27 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

Town in Jackson County, Florida in the United States

Population5,881
Coordinates38.8516800, -94.3438400
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Columbia

#2 Columbia

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

Population124,769
Coordinates38.9517100, -92.3340700
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: North Ranson Road (-94.343815, 38.85168)
End: North Providence Road (-92.33414, 38.951711)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.56 gal
17.25 L · about $17.20
Round trip
$34.39
9.12 gal · 34.5 L
Estimated CO2
40.5 kg one way
Round trip: 81 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.20 $34.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.39 $38.79
Premium $4.65 $21.22 $42.44
Diesel $5.30 $24.19 $48.37

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and Columbia. The current time is 21:12:21.

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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.