How far is Sherrill, MO from Columbia, MO?

The driving distance from Sherrill, MO to Columbia, MO is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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
121.68 mi
02h 12m
Flight
97.4 mi
156.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.4 mi
Kilometers
156.75 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.68 mi
Kilometers
195.82 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Mon, May 4, 9:40 PM CDT
Return by in Sherrill
Mon, May 4, 11:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sherrill
2026-05-04T19:28
Arrive Columbia
Mon, May 4, 9:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sherrill
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
Freeburg
MO

Human settlement in Osage County, Missouri, United States of America

From Sherrill
60.2 mi
01h 06m
To Columbia
61.5 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Shafer Road

    1304 ft · 1 min · Shafer Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    27.9 mi · 35 min

  4. 4

    Continue on North Bishop Avenue

    87 m · 5 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on North Bishop Avenue

    56 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Tim Bradley Way

    2000 ft · 48 sec · Tim Bradley Way

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    55 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    7.5 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    7.5 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    44.6 mi · 58 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54 East, US 63 North: Fulton, Columbia

    1591 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63 North: Columbia

    26.1 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 740

    1273 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Stadium Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Stadium Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Providence Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Providence Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sherrill 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Shafer Road
28.2 mi · 23%
US 63 North
26.1 mi · 21%
Tim Bradley Way
7.9 mi · 6%
East Stadium Boulevard
2.32 mi · 2%
US 54 East
1.74 mi · 1%
South Providence Road
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

44.6 mi · 00h 58m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
97.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Freeburg
01h 06m from Sherrill
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sherrill and Chance 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 Sherrill to Columbia?

The road trip is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Freeburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.2 miles from Sherrill and 61.5 miles from Columbia.

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

The direct path is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.18 one way or $32.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sherrill and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbia.

Stop Ideas Near Freeburg

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

36 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

61 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

84 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sherrill and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 97.4 mi (156.75 km).

Sherrill

#1 Sherrill

Unincorporated community in Missouri

Population5,278
Coordinates37.5886500, -91.8762700
Altitude365
CountryUnited States
Columbia

#2 Columbia

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

Population124,769
Coordinates38.9517100, -92.3340700
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Shafer Road (-91.876306, 37.588665)
End: North Providence Road (-92.33414, 38.951711)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.25 L · about $16.18
Round trip
$32.36
8.58 gal · 32.5 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.18 $32.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.25 $36.49
Premium $4.65 $19.97 $39.93
Diesel $5.30 $22.75 $45.51

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Sherrill and Columbia. The current time is 19:28:08.

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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.