How far is Imperial, MO from Columbia, MO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Imperial and Columbia is 112.91 miles (181.71 km).
Flight distance from Imperial, MO to Columbia, MO is 112.91 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 14 minutes to travel from Imperial to Columbia with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Imperial, Missouri to Columbia, Missouri is: 133.51 miles (214.86 km) by car.
Driving from Imperial to Columbia will take approximately 02 hours 07 minutes.
#1 Imperial
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°22'11"N 90°22'42"W |
| Latitude | 38.3697800 |
| Longitude | -90.3784500 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia
The most populous city in the state of Missouri. It is located on the Missouri River in central Missouri. Columbia is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the University of Missouri and the Missouri State Historical Society.
| Population | 124769 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°57'6"N 92°20'3"W |
| Latitude | 38.9517100 |
| Longitude | -92.3340700 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Columbia: North Providence Road (-92.33414,38.951711)
Estimated Travel Time Between Imperial and Columbia
The distance between Imperial and Columbia is 215 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 23 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Imperial and Columbia. The current time is 00:52:40.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 26 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 20 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 40 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 13 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 54 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 46 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 39 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 17.83 liters (4.71 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Imperial and Columbia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Imperial to Columbia is $15.1 (diesel $20.85).
Missouri gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.21 | $3.54 | $3.86 | $4.43 |
| Total | $15.1 | $16.66 | $18.18 | $20.85 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Missouri ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.205 (Diesel $4.426) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 28, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Imperial and Columbia (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Imperial 34.91 miles (56 km)
Driving distance from East Independence, MO to Imperial 248.54 miles (400 km)
