How far is Roubidoux, MO from Columbia, MO?
The driving distance from Roubidoux, MO to Columbia, MO is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roubidoux and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roubidoux and Columbia.
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Start on Flat Rock Road
559 ft · 27 sec · Flat Rock Road
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Turn left onto Roubidoux Road
95 m · 14 sec · Roubidoux Road
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Turn slight right onto Gladden Road
3 mi · 12 min · Gladden Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn left
8.9 mi · 14 min
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Turn right
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Iowa Avenue
8.4 mi · 14 min · Iowa Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Iowa Avenue
49 m · 3 sec · Iowa Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Iowa Avenue
2801 ft · 1 min · Iowa Avenue
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Turn right onto South Dakota Avenue
1093 ft · 27 sec · South Dakota Avenue
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Turn left onto Constitution Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Constitution Avenue
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Continue on Missouri Avenue
4.4 mi · 8 min · Missouri Avenue
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Turn left
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
36.3 mi · 53 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
11.7 mi · 16 min
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Take the ramp right toward US 54 East: Jefferson City
1017 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
20.8 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63 North: Columbia
26.1 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 740
1273 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto East Stadium Boulevard
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Stadium Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Providence Road
1.6 km · 2 min · South 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 Roubidoux and Columbia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
36.3 mi · 00h 53m
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 Roubidoux and Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Roubidoux to Columbia?
The road trip is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Tuscumbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.6 miles from Roubidoux and 75.2 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 1:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Roubidoux and Sunny near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Tuscumbia
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 Tuscumbia.
Jefferson City
Sedalia
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roubidoux and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 106.14 mi (170.81 km).
#1 Roubidoux
Township in Texas County, Missouri, USA
| Population | 1,647 |
| Coordinates | 37.4225500, -92.1479400 |
| Altitude | 346 |
| 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: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $19.01 | $38.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.44 | $42.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.46 | $46.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.73 | $53.46 |
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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