How far is Velda Village Hills, MO from Columbia, MO?
The driving distance from Velda Village Hills, MO to Columbia, MO is about 118.1 miles (190 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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 54m.
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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Velda Village Hills and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Velda Village Hills and Columbia.
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Start on Myron Avenue
21 m · 6 sec · Myron Avenue
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Turn right onto Avondale Avenue
1888 ft · 1 min · Avondale Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Natural Bridge Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Natural Bridge Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Florissant Road
15 m · 1 sec · Florissant Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Florissant Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Florissant Road
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Continue on University Boulevard
1533 ft · 30 sec · University Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 70 West
2322 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Wentzville
825 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
113.2 mi · 2 hr 16 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 Velda Village Hills 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
113 mi · 02h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Velda Village Hills and Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Velda Village Hills to Columbia?
The road trip is about 118.1 miles (190 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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 58.7 miles from Velda Village Hills and 59.3 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 2:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.73 one way or $31.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Velda Village Hills and Sunny 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 Velda Village Hills and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 111.64 mi (179.67 km).
#1 Velda Village Hills
City in St.
| Population | 1,026 |
| Coordinates | 38.6906100, -90.2873400 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| 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: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.73 | $31.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.74 | $35.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.41 | $38.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.12 | $44.24 |
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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