How far is Shrewsbury, MO from Columbia, MO?
The driving distance from Shrewsbury, MO to Columbia, MO is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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 01h 58m.
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 Montgomery County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shrewsbury and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shrewsbury and Columbia.
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Start on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
668 ft · 10 sec · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Laclede Station Road, Murdoch Avenue
777 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Laclede Station Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Laclede Station Road
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Continue on South Hanley Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Hanley Road
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Turn left onto North Service Road
3227 ft · 2 min · North Service Road
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Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West
1574 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Daniel Boone Expressway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Daniel Boone Expressway
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Continue on Avenue of the Saints
27.8 mi · 34 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
3047 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
2 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
2421 ft · 34 sec · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 163: Downtown
747 ft · 16 sec
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Turn left onto North Providence Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · North 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 Shrewsbury and Columbia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
80.7 mi · 01h 35m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Shrewsbury and Partly Cloudy near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shrewsbury to Columbia?
The road trip is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Jonesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Shrewsbury and 63.6 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 2:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.44 one way or $32.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Shrewsbury and Partly Cloudy near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Jonesburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Warrenton City Animal Control
Warrenton City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jonesburg.
Hermann
Washington
Jefferson City
Kirkwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shrewsbury and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 110.45 mi (177.75 km).
#1 Shrewsbury
Suburb of St.
| Population | 6,063 |
| Coordinates | 38.5903300, -90.3367800 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| 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: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $16.44 | $32.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.54 | $37.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.29 | $40.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.13 | $46.25 |
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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