How far is Terre Haute, MO from Columbia, MO?
The driving distance from Terre Haute, MO to Columbia, MO is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
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 Macon County, Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Drizzle
Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Terre Haute and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Terre Haute and Columbia.
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Start on the route
50 m · 13 sec
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
37.2 mi · 55 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
107.3 mi · 2 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 763 South: Columbia
1858 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight
1918 ft · 36 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 763 South: Columbia
60 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MO 763 South: Columbia
3.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
818 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
937 ft · 13 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 Terre Haute 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
At the end of the road, turn right
107 mi · 02h 04m
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.
Patchy Drizzle leaving Terre Haute and Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Terre Haute to Columbia?
The road trip is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
La Plata is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Terre Haute and 76.4 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.30 one way or $40.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Drizzle around Terre Haute and Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near La Plata
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 La Plata.
La Plata
Quincy
Ottumwa station
Fort Madison station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Terre Haute and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 113.38 mi (182.47 km).
#1 Terre Haute
Terre Haute is a place in Missouri, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4394600, -93.2341000 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| 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: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $20.30 | $40.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $22.32 | $44.63 |
| Premium | $4.51 | $24.28 | $48.56 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $32.26 | $64.52 |
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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