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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.93 mi
01h 45m
Flight
85.77 mi
138.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.77 mi
Kilometers
138.03 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.93 mi
Kilometers
172.09 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Sun, May 3, 5:43 AM CDT
Return by in Winfield
Sun, May 3, 7:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winfield
2026-05-03T03:57
Arrive Columbia
Sun, May 3, 5:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winfield
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
New Florence
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Winfield
50.8 mi
00h 52m
To Columbia
56.2 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Cherry Street

    6 m · 6 sec · West Cherry Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2103 ft · 54 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    13 mi · 18 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Cherry Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Cherry Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Cherry Street

    20 m · 2 sec · East Cherry Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto East Cherry Street

    1316 ft · 34 sec · East Cherry Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    130 m · 22 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Boone Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Boone Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Veterans Highway

    11 mi · 15 min · Veterans Highway

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1108 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Elm Street

    39 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West N Service Road

    156 m · 14 sec · West N Service Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West North Service Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West North Service Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Wildcat Drive

    72 m · 10 sec · Wildcat Drive

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Columbia

    1023 ft · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    72.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 163: Downtown

    747 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Providence Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Providence Road

  19. 19

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
72.2 mi · 68%
Veterans Highway
11 mi · 10%
East Cherry Street
1.48 mi · 1%
North Providence Road
1.23 mi · 1%
West North Service Road
0.99 mi · 1%
Boone Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
85.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Florence
00h 52m from Winfield
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Hermann

23 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

54 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

73 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

97 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winfield and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 85.77 mi (138.03 km).

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#1 Winfield

City in Missouri, United States

Population1,591
Coordinates38.9972700, -90.7384600
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Columbia

#2 Columbia

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

Population124,769
Coordinates38.9517100, -92.3340700
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: West Cherry Street (-90.738458, 38.997227)
End: North Providence Road (-92.33414, 38.951711)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.77 gal
14.28 L · about $14.22
Round trip
$28.43
7.54 gal · 28.56 L
Estimated CO2
33.5 kg one way
Round trip: 67 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Missouri · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Winfield and Columbia. The current time is 03:57:46.

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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.