How far is Winona, MO from Columbia, MO?

The driving distance from Winona, MO to Columbia, MO is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145 miles (233.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
174.54 mi
03h 20m
Flight
145.02 mi
233.39 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.02 mi
Kilometers
233.39 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.54 mi
Kilometers
280.89 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Sun, Apr 19, 10:01 AM CDT
Return by in Winona
Sun, Apr 19, 1:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winona
2026-04-19T06:40
Arrive Columbia
Sun, Apr 19, 10:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winona
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rolla
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Winona
87.2 mi
01h 40m
To Columbia
87.4 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    12 mi · 18 min

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    41.6 mi · 57 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    24.3 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Salem Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Salem Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Holloway Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · Holloway Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 18th Street

    1072 ft · 37 sec · East 18th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Walnut Street

    747 ft · 30 sec · North Walnut Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Bishop Avenue

    12.9 mi · 16 min · North Bishop Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    48.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54 East, US 63 North: Fulton, Columbia

    1591 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63 North: Columbia

    26.1 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 740

    1273 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Stadium Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Stadium Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Providence Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Providence Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Providence Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winona and Columbia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Bishop Avenue
61.4 mi · 35%
US 63 North
26.1 mi · 15%
East Stadium Boulevard
2.32 mi · 1%
US 54 East
1.74 mi · 1%
South Providence Road
0.99 mi · 1%
Holloway Street
0.85 mi
Longest Stretch

North Bishop Avenue

Continue straight

48.5 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
145 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rolla
01h 40m from Winona
Leave By
10:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Winona and Sunny near Columbia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winona to Columbia?

The road trip is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km) and usually takes 03h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rolla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.2 miles from Winona and 87.4 miles from Columbia.

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

The direct path is about 145 miles (233.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.23 one way or $46.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Winona and Sunny near Columbia.

Stop Ideas Near Rolla

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

78 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

89 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

95 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winona and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 145.02 mi (233.39 km).

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#1 Winona

City in Missouri, United States

Population1,296
Coordinates37.0097700, -91.3234700
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Columbia

#2 Columbia

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

Population124,769
Coordinates38.9517100, -92.3340700
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway H (-91.323468, 37.00983)
End: North Providence Road (-92.33414, 38.951711)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.16 gal
23.31 L · about $23.23
Round trip
$46.46
12.32 gal · 46.62 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.5 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.23 $46.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.20 $52.40
Premium $4.65 $28.67 $57.34
Diesel $5.30 $32.67 $65.35

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Winona and Columbia. The current time is 06:40:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.