How far is Rogersville, MO from Columbia, MO?

The driving distance from Rogersville, MO to Columbia, MO is about 163 miles (262.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.07 mi
02h 46m
Flight
132.71 mi
213.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.71 mi
Kilometers
213.57 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.07 mi
Kilometers
262.44 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Sat, Apr 18, 8:24 AM CDT
Return by in Rogersville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rogersville
2026-04-18T05:38
Arrive Columbia
Sat, Apr 18, 8:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rogersville
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
Linn Creek
MO

City in Camden County, Missouri, United States

From Rogersville
84.9 mi
01h 23m
To Columbia
78.2 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Center Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    109 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    854 ft · 21 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1332 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    11 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    4.4 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    5.9 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    690 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    110 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 East: Rolla

    856 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    39.8 mi · 43 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 64, MO 5, MO 32: Hartville

    894 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    23.7 mi · 29 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Camdenton, Nevada, Osage Beach, Jefferson City

    1082 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    31.2 mi · 36 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    28 mi · 32 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63 North: Columbia

    26.1 mi · 29 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 740

    1273 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Stadium Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Stadium Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Providence Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Providence Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rogersville and Columbia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
40 mi · 24%
US 63 North
26.1 mi · 16%
South Jefferson Avenue
25.3 mi · 16%
East Center Street
8.07 mi · 5%
East Stadium Boulevard
2.32 mi · 1%
South Providence Road
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

39.8 mi · 00h 43m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
132.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Linn Creek
01h 23m from Rogersville
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rogersville and 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 Rogersville to Columbia?

The road trip is about 163 miles (262.4 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Linn Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.9 miles from Rogersville and 78.2 miles from Columbia.

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

The direct path is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.68 one way or $43.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rogersville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbia.

Stop Ideas Near Linn Creek

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

76 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

87 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rogersville and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 132.71 mi (213.57 km).

Rogersville

#1 Rogersville

City in Greene and Webster Counties in the U.

Population3,953
Coordinates37.1170000, -93.0557300
Altitude445
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 Center Street (-93.055728, 37.117043)
End: North Providence Road (-92.33414, 38.951711)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.75 gal
21.78 L · about $21.68
Round trip
$43.37
11.5 gal · 43.56 L
Estimated CO2
51.1 kg one way
Round trip: 102.2 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.68 $43.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.45 $48.91
Premium $4.65 $26.76 $53.52
Diesel $5.30 $30.50 $61.00

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Rogersville and Columbia. The current time is 05:38:07.

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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.