How far is West Plains, MO from Columbia, MO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between West Plains and Columbia is 155.87 miles (250.84 km).
Flight distance from West Plains, MO to Columbia, MO is 155.87 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from West Plains to Columbia with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from West Plains, Missouri to Columbia, Missouri is: 191.96 miles (308.93 km) by car.
Driving from West Plains to Columbia will take approximately 03 hours 23 minutes.
#1 West Plains
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 12383 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°43'41"N 91°51'9"W |
| Latitude | 36.7281200 |
| Longitude | -91.8523700 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Columbia: North Providence Road (-92.33414,38.951711)
Estimated Travel Time Between West Plains and Columbia
The distance between West Plains and Columbia is 309 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 25 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 West Plains and Columbia. The current time is 04:28:41.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 23 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 47 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 50 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 11 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 44 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 33 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 23 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.64 liters (6.77 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Plains and Columbia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Plains to Columbia is $21.71 (diesel $29.98).
Missouri gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.21 | $3.54 | $3.86 | $4.43 |
| Total | $21.71 | $23.95 | $26.15 | $29.98 |
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 West Plains 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
Driving distance from New York, MO to West Plains 306.55 miles (493 km)
Driving distance from Castle Point, MO to West Plains 216.09 miles (348 km)
Driving distance from East Independence, MO to West Plains 274.83 miles (442 km)
