How far is Knob Noster, MO from Columbia, MO?
The driving distance from Knob Noster, MO to Columbia, MO is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.1 miles (108 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knob Noster and Columbia.
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Start on North Madison Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · North Madison Avenue
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Continue on West South Railroad Street
667 ft · 35 sec · West South Railroad Street
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Turn left onto North State Street
762 ft · 28 sec · North State Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
15.9 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
57 m · 7 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 65 South
727 ft · 27 sec
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Turn sharp left
17.9 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
1866 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 25 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 Knob Noster 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
Merge slight left onto U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 00h 25m
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 Knob Noster and Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Knob Noster to Columbia?
The road trip is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Nelson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.7 miles from Knob Noster and 43.2 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.1 miles (108 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 3:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.43 one way or $22.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Knob Noster and Sunny near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Nelson
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 Nelson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Knob Noster and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 67.11 mi (108 km).
#1 Knob Noster
City in Johnson County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,799 |
| Coordinates | 38.7666800, -93.5585500 |
| 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: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.43 | $22.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.89 | $25.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.10 | $28.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.07 | $32.14 |
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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