How far is Unionville, MO from Columbia, MO?

The driving distance from Unionville, MO to Columbia, MO is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.2 miles (179 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
137.59 mi
02h 20m
Flight
111.23 mi
179 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.23 mi
Kilometers
179 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.59 mi
Kilometers
221.43 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Fri, Apr 24, 3:27 AM CDT
Return by in Unionville
Fri, Apr 24, 5:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Unionville
2026-04-24T01:06
Arrive Columbia
Fri, Apr 24, 3:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Unionville
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
Atlanta
MO

City in Macon County, Missouri, United States

From Unionville
68.7 mi
01h 10m
To Columbia
68.8 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    24.5 mi · 36 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    107.3 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 763 South: Columbia

    1858 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    1918 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 763 South: Columbia

    60 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 763 South: Columbia

    3.2 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City

    818 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    937 ft · 13 sec · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 163: Downtown

    747 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Providence Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Providence Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Unionville 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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
24.5 mi · 18%
MO 763 South
3.62 mi · 3%
North Providence Road
1.23 mi · 1%
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial High
0.18 mi
I 70 West
0.15 mi
MO 163
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
111.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atlanta
01h 10m from Unionville
Leave By
1:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Unionville 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 Unionville to Columbia?

The road trip is about 137.6 miles (221.4 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Unionville and 68.8 miles from Columbia.

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

The direct path is about 111.2 miles (179 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 1:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.33 one way or $36.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Atlanta

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

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

RAIL

La Plata

15 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.
RAIL

Quincy

95 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Unionville and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 111.23 mi (179 km).

Unionville

#1 Unionville

City in Putnam County, Missouri, United States

Population1,733
Coordinates40.4769600, -93.0032600
Altitude324
CountryUnited States
Columbia

#2 Columbia

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

Population124,769
Coordinates38.9517100, -92.3340700
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-93.00326, 40.476969)
End: North Providence Road (-92.33414, 38.951711)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.86 gal
18.38 L · about $18.33
Round trip
$36.65
9.72 gal · 36.76 L
Estimated CO2
43.2 kg one way
Round trip: 86.4 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.33 $36.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.67 $41.34
Premium $4.65 $22.62 $45.24
Diesel $5.30 $25.78 $51.55

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 · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Unionville and Columbia. The current time is 01:06:20.

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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.