How far is Noel, MO from Columbia, MO?
The driving distance from Noel, MO to Columbia, MO is about 272.2 miles (438.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Webster County, Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Noel and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Noel and Columbia.
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Start on Railroad Street
70 m · 11 sec · Railroad Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1197 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Cliffside Drive
1692 ft · 32 sec · North Cliffside Drive
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Continue on North Cliffside Drive
5 mi · 7 min · North Cliffside Drive
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 59
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 59
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Continue on South State Highway 59
1 km · 1 min · South State Highway 59
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Joplin
1437 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corporal Bobbie J. Harper Memorial Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Corporal Bobbie J. Harper Memorial Highway
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Continue on James B. Tatum Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · James B. Tatum Highway
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Continue on Special Agent Tom Crowell Memorial Highway
6 mi · 6 min · Special Agent Tom Crowell Memorial Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
9 mi · 10 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East, I 49 North, US 71 North: Springfield, Kansas City
3060 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
116.7 mi · 2 hr 6 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 64, MO 5, MO 32: Hartville
894 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Camdenton, Nevada, Osage Beach, Jefferson City
1082 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right
31.2 mi · 36 min
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Turn straight
28 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63 North: Columbia
26.1 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 740
1273 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto East Stadium Boulevard
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Stadium Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Providence Road
1.6 km · 2 min · South 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 Noel 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.
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
117 mi · 02h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Clear leaving Noel and Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Noel to Columbia?
The road trip is about 272.2 miles (438.1 km) and usually takes 04h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Niangua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.2 miles from Noel and 137 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.24 one way or $72.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Noel and Sunny near Columbia.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Noel and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 203.57 mi (327.62 km).
#1 Noel
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,808 |
| Coordinates | 36.5456300, -94.4852200 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| 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: 438 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $36.24 | $72.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.87 | $81.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.72 | $89.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.97 | $101.94 |
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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