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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moberly and Columbia.
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Start on South Clark Street
32 m · 7 sec · South Clark Street
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Turn right onto West Rollins Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Rollins Street
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Continue straight
1456 ft · 31 sec
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Take the ramp right toward US 63 South: Columbia
699 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
28.4 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 763 South: Columbia
1858 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight
1918 ft · 36 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 763 South: Columbia
60 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MO 763 South: Columbia
3.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
818 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
937 ft · 13 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 Moberly 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sturgeon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moberly and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 32.72 mi (52.66 km).
#1 Moberly
City in Randolph County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 13,512 |
| Coordinates | 39.4183700, -92.4382400 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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