How far is Piedmont, MO from Columbia, MO?

The driving distance from Piedmont, MO to Columbia, MO is about 208.3 miles (335.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.9 miles (246 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
208.33 mi
04h 00m
Flight
152.85 mi
245.99 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.85 mi
Kilometers
245.99 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.33 mi
Kilometers
335.27 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Wed, Apr 15, 2:04 PM CDT
Return by in Piedmont
Wed, Apr 15, 6:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Piedmont
2026-04-15T10:03
Arrive Columbia
Wed, Apr 15, 2:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Piedmont
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sappington
MO

Census designated place

From Piedmont
121.2 mi
02h 00m
To Columbia
87.2 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SSW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Fir Street

    20 m · 4 sec · East Fir Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    13.7 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2815 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    545 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    81 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1750 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1735 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  11. 11

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

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

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

    118 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

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

    705 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

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

    2009 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

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

    674 ft · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    25.4 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints

  19. 19

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

    3047 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

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

  21. 21

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

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

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

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

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 163: Downtown

    747 ft · 16 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Providence Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Providence Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Piedmont 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
25 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
82.4 mi · 40%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 39%
Avenue of the Saints
25.4 mi · 12%
I 55 North
20.9 mi · 10%
I 270 West
12.5 mi · 6%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Merge slight left

81 mi · 01h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.4 mi
152.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sappington
02h 00m from Piedmont
Leave By
9:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Piedmont and Isolated 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 Piedmont to Columbia?

The road trip is about 208.3 miles (335.3 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?

Sappington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.2 miles from Piedmont and 87.2 miles from Columbia.

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

The direct path is about 152.9 miles (246 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.4 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 9:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.72 one way or $55.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Piedmont and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbia.

Stop Ideas Near Sappington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sappington, 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 Sappington.

RAIL

Kirkwood

5 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

18 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

46 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

55 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Piedmont and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 152.85 mi (245.99 km).

Piedmont

#1 Piedmont

City in Wayne County, Missouri

Population1,879
Coordinates37.1544900, -90.6956700
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Columbia

#2 Columbia

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

Population124,769
Coordinates38.9517100, -92.3340700
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: East Fir Street (-90.695627, 37.15454)
End: North Providence Road (-92.33414, 38.951711)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.35 gal
27.83 L · about $27.72
Round trip
$55.43
14.7 gal · 55.66 L
Estimated CO2
65.3 kg one way
Round trip: 130.6 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.72 $55.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.26 $62.52
Premium $4.65 $34.21 $68.41
Diesel $5.30 $38.98 $77.97

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Piedmont and Columbia. The current time is 10:03:41.

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.