How far is Pleasant Hill, MO from Columbia, MO?
The driving distance from Pleasant Hill, MO to Columbia, MO is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 02h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Saline County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pleasant Hill and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Hill and Columbia.
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Start on North Jeffreys Street
125 m · 23 sec · North Jeffreys Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
2053 ft · 1 min · Cedar Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
2527 ft · 50 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
27 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
4.4 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp right toward US 50 East: Warrensburg, Sedalia
1036 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left
106 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto South Outer Belt Road
7.4 mi · 10 min · South Outer Belt Road
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Continue on South Broadway Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · South Broadway Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia
1426 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41 mi · 44 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 163: Downtown
672 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto North Providence Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · North 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 Pleasant Hill and Columbia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
41 mi · 00h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Pleasant Hill and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pleasant Hill to Columbia?
The road trip is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Sweet Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Pleasant Hill and 62.5 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 2:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.44 one way or $32.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pleasant Hill and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Sweet Springs
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 Sweet Springs.
Sedalia
Warrensburg
Lee's Summit
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Hill and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 104.73 mi (168.54 km).
#1 Pleasant Hill
Human settlement in Cass County, Missouri, United States of America
| Population | 8,740 |
| Coordinates | 38.7875100, -94.2693900 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| 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: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $3.77 | $16.44 | $32.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.54 | $37.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.29 | $40.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.13 | $46.25 |
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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