How far is Oregon County, MO from Columbia, MO?
The driving distance from Oregon County, MO to Columbia, MO is about 208.1 miles (334.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oregon County and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oregon County and Columbia.
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Start on Tucker Creek Road
2584 ft · 2 min · Tucker Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1 km · 57 sec
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Turn right
25.9 mi · 38 min
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Turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn left
12.8 mi · 19 min
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Turn slight right
41.6 mi · 57 min
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
24.3 mi · 32 min
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Turn right onto Salem Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Salem Avenue
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Turn right onto Holloway Street
1.4 km · 3 min · Holloway Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 18th Street
1072 ft · 37 sec · East 18th Street
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Continue on North Walnut Street
747 ft · 30 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn right onto North Bishop Avenue
12.9 mi · 16 min · North Bishop Avenue
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Continue straight
48.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54 East, US 63 North: Fulton, Columbia
1591 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 2 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 Oregon County 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.
North Bishop Avenue
Continue straight
48.5 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Oregon County and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oregon County to Columbia?
The road trip is about 208.1 miles (334.9 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?
Rolla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.9 miles from Oregon County and 107.2 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 8:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.18 one way or $58.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Oregon County and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Rolla
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 Rolla.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oregon County and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 164.53 mi (264.79 km).
#1 Oregon County
County in Missouri, United States
| Population | 10,411 |
| Coordinates | 36.6867200, -91.4032900 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| 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: 335 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $3.98 | $29.18 | $58.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $31.86 | $63.73 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $34.55 | $69.10 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $43.95 | $87.90 |
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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