How far is Winfield, MO from Columbia, MO?
The driving distance from Winfield, MO to Columbia, MO is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.7 miles (138 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
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 Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winfield and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winfield and Columbia.
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Start on West Cherry Street
6 m · 6 sec · West Cherry Street
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Turn left
2103 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right
13 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto East Cherry Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Cherry Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Cherry Street
20 m · 2 sec · East Cherry Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Cherry Street
1316 ft · 34 sec · East Cherry Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
130 m · 22 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 Winfield 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.
Sunny leaving Winfield and Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winfield to Columbia?
The road trip is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
New Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Winfield and 56.2 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.7 miles (138 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.22 one way or $28.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winfield and Sunny near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near New Florence
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 New Florence.
Hermann
Washington
Jefferson City
Kirkwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winfield and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 85.77 mi (138.03 km).
#1 Winfield
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,591 |
| Coordinates | 38.9972700, -90.7384600 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| 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: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.22 | $28.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.03 | $32.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.55 | $35.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.00 | $39.99 |
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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