How far is Platte City, MO from Columbia, MO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Platte City and Columbia is 134.31 miles (216.16 km).
Flight distance from Platte City, MO to Columbia, MO is 134.31 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Platte City to Columbia with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Platte City, Missouri to Columbia, Missouri is: 153.48 miles (247 km) by car.
Driving from Platte City to Columbia will take approximately 02 hours 26 minutes.
#1 Platte City
City in Platte County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 4955 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°22'13"N 94°46'57"W |
| Latitude | 39.3702800 |
| Longitude | -94.7824600 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia
The most populous city in the state of Missouri. It is located on the Missouri River in central Missouri. Columbia is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the University of Missouri and the Missouri State Historical Society.
| Population | 124769 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°57'6"N 92°20'3"W |
| Latitude | 38.9517100 |
| Longitude | -92.3340700 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Columbia: North Providence Road (-92.33414,38.951711)
Estimated Travel Time Between Platte City and Columbia
The distance between Platte City and Columbia is 247 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 44 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Platte City and Columbia. The current time is 05:13:00.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 06 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 50 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 04 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 33 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 02 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 54 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.5 liters (5.42 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Platte City and Columbia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Platte City to Columbia is $17.36 (diesel $23.97).
Missouri gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.21 | $3.54 | $3.86 | $4.43 |
| Total | $17.36 | $19.15 | $20.9 | $23.97 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Missouri ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.205 (Diesel $4.426) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Platte City and Columbia (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Platte City 271.15 miles (436 km)
Driving distance from East Independence, MO to Platte City 39.5 miles (64 km)
