How far is Pevely, MO from Columbia, MO?

The driving distance from Pevely, MO to Columbia, MO is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.75 mi
02h 09m
Flight
114.4 mi
184.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.4 mi
Kilometers
184.11 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.75 mi
Kilometers
224.91 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Tue, May 12, 11:42 PM CDT
Return by in Pevely
Wed, May 13, 1:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pevely
2026-05-12T21:33
Arrive Columbia
Tue, May 12, 11:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pevely
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Truesdale
MO

City in Warren County, Missouri, United States

From Pevely
69.8 mi
01h 04m
To Columbia
70 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Elm Street

    64 m · 15 sec · Elm Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    89 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road

    1756 ft · 1 min · County Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    876 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13.9 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City

    118 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis

    705 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    2009 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    674 ft · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    25.4 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

    3047 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    80.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    2421 ft · 34 sec · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 163: Downtown

    747 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Providence Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Providence Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pevely 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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 58%
Avenue of the Saints
25.4 mi · 18%
I 55 North
14.2 mi · 10%
I 270 West
12.5 mi · 9%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.96 mi · 1%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

80.7 mi · 01h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
114.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Truesdale
01h 04m from Pevely
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pevely and Sunny near Columbia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pevely to Columbia?

The road trip is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km) and usually takes 02h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Truesdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Pevely and 70 miles from Columbia.

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

The direct path is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.59 one way or $37.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pevely and Sunny near Columbia.

Stop Ideas Near Truesdale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Truesdale and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Practical stop 2.8 mi away

Warrenton City Animal Control

Warrenton , MO
314 Coleman, Warrenton, MO 63383
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Animal control service,City government office
Moscow Mills City Hall
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

Moscow Mills City Hall

Moscow Mills , MO
995 Main St, Moscow Mills, MO 63362
Rating 2.1/5 17 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Hermann

29 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

30 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

68 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

83 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pevely and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 114.4 mi (184.11 km).

Pevely

#1 Pevely

City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States

Population6,001
Coordinates38.2833900, -90.3951200
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Columbia

#2 Columbia

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

Population124,769
Coordinates38.9517100, -92.3340700
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Elm Street (-90.395419, 38.283369)
End: North Providence Road (-92.33414, 38.951711)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.93 gal
18.67 L · about $18.59
Round trip
$37.18
9.86 gal · 37.34 L
Estimated CO2
43.8 kg one way
Round trip: 87.6 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.59 $37.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.97 $41.93
Premium $4.65 $22.94 $45.89
Diesel $5.30 $26.15 $52.30

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Pevely and Columbia. The current time is 21:33:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.