How far is Moberly, MO from Columbia, MO?

The driving distance from Moberly, MO to Columbia, MO is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.7 mi
00h 38m
Flight
32.72 mi
52.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.72 mi
Kilometers
52.66 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.7 mi
Kilometers
57.46 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Tue, May 5, 9:20 AM CDT
Return by in Moberly
Tue, May 5, 9:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moberly
2026-05-05T08:41
Arrive Columbia
Tue, May 5, 9:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Moberly
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sturgeon
MO

City in Missouri

From Moberly
17.8 mi
00h 19m
To Columbia
17.8 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NE
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Moberly and Columbia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moberly and Columbia.

  1. 1

    Start on South Clark Street

    32 m · 7 sec · South Clark Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Rollins Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Rollins Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1456 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 63 South: Columbia

    699 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    28.4 mi · 30 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 763 South: Columbia

    1858 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    1918 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 763 South: Columbia

    60 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 763 South: Columbia

    3.2 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

    818 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    937 ft · 13 sec · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 163: Downtown

    747 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Providence Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Providence Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moberly and Columbia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 63 South
28.6 mi · 80%
MO 763 South
3.62 mi · 10%
West Rollins Street
1.41 mi · 4%
North Providence Road
1.23 mi · 3%
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial High
0.18 mi
I 70 West
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

US 63 South

Merge slight left

28.4 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
32.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sturgeon
00h 19m from Moberly
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Moberly and 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 Moberly to Columbia?

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Sturgeon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Moberly and 17.8 miles from Columbia.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Moberly and Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbia.

Stop Ideas Near Sturgeon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sturgeon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sturgeon.

RAIL

Jefferson City

73 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

La Plata

90 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.
RAIL

Hermann

94 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Sedalia

100 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moberly and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 32.72 mi (52.66 km).

Moberly

#1 Moberly

City in Randolph County, Missouri, United States

Population13,512
Coordinates39.4183700, -92.4382400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Columbia

#2 Columbia

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

Population124,769
Coordinates38.9517100, -92.3340700
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: South Clark Street (-92.438028, 39.418365)
End: North Providence Road (-92.33414, 38.951711)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.77 L · about $4.75
Round trip
$9.50
2.52 gal · 9.54 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.75 $9.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.36 $10.72
Premium $4.65 $5.86 $11.73
Diesel $5.30 $6.68 $13.37

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Moberly and Columbia. The current time is 08:41:23.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.