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.

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#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
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#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

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 13:50:19.

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 December 11, 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

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