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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
162.62 mi
02h 47m
Flight
126.95 mi
204.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.95 mi
Kilometers
204.31 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.62 mi
Kilometers
261.71 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Mon, May 25, 6:57 AM CDT
Return by in Seymour
Mon, May 25, 9:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seymour
2026-05-25T04:10
Arrive Columbia
Mon, May 25, 6:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seymour
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
Osage Beach
MO

City in Camden and Miller counties in the U.

From Seymour
80.6 mi
01h 23m
To Columbia
82 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E
Destination
85°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Washington Street

    50 m · 13 sec · West Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1218 ft · 30 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Clinton Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Clinton Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on West Steel Street

    597 ft · 19 sec · West Steel Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    4 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Diggins Main Street

    34 m · 11 sec · North Diggins Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Springfield Avenue

    131 m · 19 sec · West Springfield Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2456 ft · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    12.2 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Commercial Street

    1266 ft · 33 sec · Commercial Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Pine Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Pine Street

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto East Hubble Drive

    1341 ft · 29 sec · East Hubble Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Marshall Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Marshall Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Marshall Road

    1806 ft · 50 sec · North Marshall Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    40 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    1124 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    25.7 mi · 28 min

  18. 18

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

    894 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    23.7 mi · 29 min

  21. 21

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

    1082 ft · 23 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    31.2 mi · 36 min

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    28 mi · 32 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63 North: Columbia

    26.1 mi · 29 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 740

    1273 ft · 33 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Stadium Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Stadium Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Providence Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Providence Road

  28. 28

    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.

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
28 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Marshall Road
26.3 mi · 16%
US 63 North
26.1 mi · 16%
South Jefferson Avenue
25.3 mi · 16%
East Stadium Boulevard
2.32 mi · 1%
West Clinton Avenue
1.07 mi · 1%
South Providence Road
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
126.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Osage Beach
01h 23m from Seymour
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Osage Beach, 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 Osage Beach.

RAIL

Jefferson City

65 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

82 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Warrensburg

118 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seymour and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 126.95 mi (204.31 km).

Seymour

#1 Seymour

City in Missouri, United States

Population2,022
Coordinates37.1464400, -92.7687800
Altitude501
CountryUnited States
Columbia

#2 Columbia

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

Population124,769
Coordinates38.9517100, -92.3340700
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: West Washington Street (-92.76879, 37.146165)
End: North Providence Road (-92.33414, 38.951711)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.74 gal
21.72 L · about $21.65
Round trip
$43.29
11.48 gal · 43.44 L
Estimated CO2
51 kg one way
Round trip: 102 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Missouri · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Seymour and Columbia. The current time is 04:10:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.