How far is Troy, MO from Columbia, MO?
The driving distance from Troy, MO to Columbia, MO is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.7 miles (117 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Troy and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy and Columbia.
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Start on the route
39 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto East Wood Street
47 m · 12 sec · East Wood Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
59 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Boone Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Boone Street
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Turn left onto Veterans Highway
11 mi · 15 min · Veterans Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
1108 ft · 28 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street
39 m · 4 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto West N Service Road
156 m · 14 sec · West N Service Road
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Continue on West North Service Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West North Service Road
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Turn left onto Wildcat Drive
72 m · 10 sec · Wildcat Drive
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Columbia
1023 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
72.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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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 Troy 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.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
72.1 mi · 01h 23m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Troy and 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 Troy to Columbia?
The road trip is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Montgomery City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.3 miles from Troy and 44.1 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.7 miles (117 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.61 one way or $23.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Troy and Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Montgomery City
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 Montgomery City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 72.73 mi (117.05 km).
#1 Troy
City in Lincoln County, Montana, USA
| Population | 13,341 |
| Coordinates | 38.9794900, -90.9807000 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| 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: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.61 | $23.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.10 | $26.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.33 | $28.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.34 | $32.67 |
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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