How far is Huntsville, MO from Columbia, MO?
The driving distance from Huntsville, MO to Columbia, MO is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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 00h 49m.
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 Randolph County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntsville and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntsville and Columbia.
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Start on East Depot Street
4 m · 6 sec · East Depot Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left
1633 ft · 60 sec
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Turn straight
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the ramp right toward US 63 South: Columbia
1844 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
30.3 mi · 32 min
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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 Huntsville 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.
US 63 South
Merge slight left
30.3 mi · 00h 32m
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 Huntsville and Chance Rain Showers near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Huntsville to Columbia?
The road trip is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Clark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Huntsville and 22.1 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.6 miles (57.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.88 one way or $11.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntsville and Chance Rain Showers near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Clark
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 Clark.
Jefferson City
La Plata
Sedalia
Hermann
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 35.62 mi (57.32 km).
#1 Huntsville
City in Missouri
| Population | 1,475 |
| Coordinates | 39.4405900, -92.5451800 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| 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: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.88 | $11.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.63 | $13.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.26 | $14.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
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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