How far is Leadwood, MO from Columbia, MO?
The driving distance from Leadwood, MO to Columbia, MO is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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 02h 54m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leadwood and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leadwood and Columbia.
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Start on West Warner Drive
1011 ft · 28 sec · West Warner Drive
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Continue on West North Street
2833 ft · 1 min · West North Street
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Turn right
75 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
10.6 mi · 16 min
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Turn right
11.1 mi · 15 min
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Turn left
20.4 mi · 35 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
6.2 mi · 10 min
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Turn straight onto South Commercial Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Commercial Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
6.2 mi · 9 min · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
2437 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right
31.1 mi · 47 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Columbia, Jonesburg
1032 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
66.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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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 Leadwood and Columbia.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
66.6 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Leadwood 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 Leadwood to Columbia?
The road trip is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Marthasville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from Leadwood and 78.4 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 12:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.82 one way or $41.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Leadwood and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Marthasville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Warrenton City Animal Control
Warrenton City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marthasville.
Washington
Hermann
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leadwood and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 120.4 mi (193.77 km).
#1 Leadwood
City in Saint Francois County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,158 |
| Coordinates | 37.8672700, -90.5931800 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| 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: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $20.82 | $41.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.48 | $46.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.69 | $51.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.28 | $58.56 |
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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