How far is Seymour, MO from Columbia, MO?
The driving distance from Seymour, MO to Columbia, MO is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
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 Camden and Miller counties in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seymour and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seymour and Columbia.
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Start on West Washington Street
50 m · 13 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1218 ft · 30 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Clinton Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Clinton Avenue
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Continue on West Steel Street
597 ft · 19 sec · West Steel Street
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Turn left
4 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto North Diggins Main Street
34 m · 11 sec · North Diggins Main Street
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Turn left onto West Springfield Avenue
131 m · 19 sec · West Springfield Avenue
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Continue straight
2456 ft · 2 min
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Turn right
12.2 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto Commercial Street
1266 ft · 33 sec · Commercial Street
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Turn left onto South Pine Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Pine Street
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Turn sharp left onto East Hubble Drive
1341 ft · 29 sec · East Hubble Drive
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Turn right onto North Marshall Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Marshall Street
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Continue on North Marshall Road
1806 ft · 50 sec · North Marshall Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
40 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1124 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
25.7 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 64, MO 5, MO 32: Hartville
894 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Camdenton, Nevada, Osage Beach, Jefferson City
1082 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right
31.2 mi · 36 min
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Turn straight
28 mi · 32 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 Seymour 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
31.2 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Seymour and Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Seymour to Columbia?
The road trip is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Osage Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.6 miles from Seymour and 82 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 12:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.65 one way or $43.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seymour and Sunny near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Osage Beach
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 Osage Beach.
Jefferson City
Sedalia
Warrensburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seymour and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 126.95 mi (204.31 km).
#1 Seymour
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,022 |
| Coordinates | 37.1464400, -92.7687800 |
| Altitude | 501 |
| 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: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $21.65 | $43.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.41 | $48.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.71 | $53.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.44 | $60.89 |
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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