How far is Mexico, MO from Columbia, MO?
Fastest route
The route from Mexico, Missouri 65265, USA to Columbia, Missouri, USA takes approximately 45 minutes and covers a distance of 36.7 miles.
Directions
- 🚗 Take MO-22 W to Rte B in Hallsville.
- 🔄 Head west on MO-22 W/W Monroe St and continue to follow MO-22 W. Pass by Walgreens on the left.
- 🛣 Continue on Rte B. Take Paris Rd to N Providence Rd in Columbia.
- 🚧 Continue straight onto Rte B, then onto State Hwy B, and finally onto Paris Rd/N Rte B.
- ⬅️ Keep left to stay on Paris Rd/N Rte B and continue to follow Paris Rd.
- ➡️ Continue straight onto Rogers St.
- 📍 Turn left onto N Providence Rd and continue straight to stay on N Providence Rd.
Tips & Suggestions
- Make sure to follow the signs for MO-22 W and Rte B.
- Pay attention to the road and be cautious while driving.
- Use a GPS or navigation app for real-time directions and traffic updates.
- Plan your trip ahead of time to consider any potential road closures or construction.
- Stay in the left lane when instructed to keep left on Paris Rd/N Rte B.
- Follow traffic regulations and obey speed limits.
- If you have any concerns or need assistance, don't hesitate to ask for help from local authorities or fellow travelers.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Human settlement in Callaway County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mexico and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mexico and Columbia.
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Start on South Jefferson Street
51 m · 8 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto High Street
677 ft · 34 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto South Clark Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · South Clark Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 54 West: Jefferson City
1180 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Columbia
1253 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18.6 mi · 24 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
2421 ft · 34 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 Mexico 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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18.6 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mexico and Isolated 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 Mexico to Columbia?
The road trip is about 40 miles (64.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kingdom City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Mexico and 20 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.32 one way or $10.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Mexico and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Kingdom City
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 Kingdom City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mexico and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 28.51 mi (45.88 km).
#1 Mexico
City in and county seat of Audrain County, Missouri
| Population | 11,530 |
| Coordinates | 39.1697600, -91.8829500 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.32 | $10.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.00 | $11.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.56 | $13.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.48 | $14.96 |
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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