How far is St. Louis, MO from Columbia, MO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between St. Louis and Columbia is 117.2 miles (188.62 km).

Flight distance from St. Louis, MO to Columbia, MO is 117.2 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from St. Louis to Columbia with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from St. Louis, Missouri to Columbia, Missouri is: 124.85 miles (200.92 km) by car.

Driving from St. Louis to Columbia will take approximately 01 hours 55 minutes.

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#1 St. Louis

The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St. Louis metropolitan area. It is located on the Mississippi River in eastern Missouri. St. Louis is known for its Gateway Arch, its baseball team, the St. Louis Cardinals, and its many attractions, such as the St. Louis Zoo and the Missouri Botanical Garden.

Population 315685
GPS Coordinates 38°37'38"N 90°11'52"W
Latitude 38.6272700
Longitude -90.1978900
Altitude 142
Country United States
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#2 Columbia

The most populous city in the state of Missouri. It is located on the Missouri River in central Missouri. Columbia is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the University of Missouri and the Missouri State Historical Society.

Population 124769
GPS Coordinates 38°57'6"N 92°20'3"W
Latitude 38.9517100
Longitude -92.3340700
Altitude 215
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between St. Louis and Columbia

The distance between St. Louis and Columbia is 201 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 13 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between St. Louis and Columbia. The current time is 17:25:21.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 09 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 07 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 29 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 04 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 47 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 39 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 33 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.68 liters (4.41 gallon) of gas to cover the route between St. Louis and Columbia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from St. Louis to Columbia is $14.12 (diesel $19.5).

Missouri gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.21 $3.54 $3.86 $4.43
Total $14.12 $15.58 $17.01 $19.5

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Missouri ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.205 (Diesel $4.426) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 24, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between St. Louis and Columbia (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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