How far is Holden, MO from Columbia, MO?
Fastest route
The driving distance between Holden, Missouri and Columbia, Missouri is 90.69 miles (145.4 kilometers). The drive time is about 1 hour and 35 minutes.
Here are the steps for the most direct route:
- Head north on I-70 E toward Columbia.
- Take exit 41 for Missouri M/Missouri O toward Lexington.
- Turn left onto State Hwy M/Hwy OContinue to follow State Hwy M.
- Turn right onto US-50 W.
- Make a U-turn.
- Turn right onto MO-131 S.
- Turn right onto W 2nd St.
If you want to meet halfway between Holden and Columbia, Missouri, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 38.971722 and -93.294975, or 38º 58' 18.1992" N, 93º 17' 41.91" W. This location is 56.32 miles away from Holden and Columbia and it would take approximately 57 minutes to reach the halfway point from both locations.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 52m.
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 Saline County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holden and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holden and Columbia.
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Start on South Market Street
20 m · 8 sec · South Market Street
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
703 ft · 33 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn right onto South Pine Street
1043 ft · 30 sec · South Pine Street
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Continue on East 10th Street
12.9 mi · 23 min · East 10th Street
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Take the ramp slight right
81 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 13 Business: Warrensburg, Higginsville
961 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto North Maguire Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Maguire Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
41 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
54 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
12.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia
954 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
19.9 mi · 21 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 Holden 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.
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
32 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Holden 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 Holden to Columbia?
The road trip is about 111.8 miles (179.9 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Sweet Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.3 miles from Holden and 55.5 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.7 miles (146 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 2:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.86 one way or $29.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Holden and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Sweet Springs
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 Sweet Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holden and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 90.7 mi (145.96 km).
#1 Holden
Place in Missouri
| Population | 2,234 |
| Coordinates | 38.7141800, -93.9913300 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| 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: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $14.86 | $29.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.76 | $33.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.34 | $36.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.90 | $41.80 |
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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