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Weekend Drives from Columbia, MO

Routes

30

Avg Distance

117 mi

Avg Drive

2h 24m

Destinations

30

If you're looking for a drive that doesn't eat your whole weekend, Columbia, MO delivers. 30 mapped routes, 30 unique destinations, and an average drive of 117 miles — close enough to leave after breakfast and be back for dinner.

Planning Tips

Leave early on Saturday to beat traffic out of Columbia, MO — the first hour often determines the whole drive's mood.
Pack snacks and water even for short drives. A 2-hour drive with a good stop becomes a 3-hour experience.
Check fuel prices at your destination versus Columbia, MO — sometimes filling up before you leave saves more than you'd expect.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 30 mapped routes from Columbia, MO that are between 1 and 4 hours of driving, covering 30 unique destinations. Average distance is about 117 miles one way.

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

All Weekend Drives

Columbia, MO → Mount Pleasant, MO

57.1 mi 1h 10m Score: 7/10

Columbia, MO → Lake Ozark, MO

71.9 mi 1h 25m Score: 7/10

Columbia, MO → Center, MO

77.9 mi 1h 36m Score: 9/10

Columbia, MO → Wentzville, MO

84.5 mi 1h 42m Score: 7/10

Columbia, MO → Bowling Green, MO

85.1 mi 1h 51m Score: 9/10

Columbia, MO → Hannibal, MO

97.5 mi 2h 2m Score: 9/10

Columbia, MO → Buckner, MO

111.2 mi 2h 6m Score: 8/10

Columbia, MO → Winfield, MO

101.6 mi 2h 8m Score: 8/10

Columbia, MO → Richland, MO

96 mi 2h 13m Score: 9/10

Columbia, MO → Gray Summit, MO

104.3 mi 2h 13m Score: 9/10

Columbia, MO → Bridgeton, MO

109.6 mi 2h 15m Score: 8/10

Columbia, MO → Kansas City, MO

125.8 mi 2h 20m Score: 8/10

Columbia, MO → Berkeley, MO

115.4 mi 2h 21m Score: 8/10

Columbia, MO → Saint Johns, MO

114 mi 2h 21m Score: 8/10

Columbia, MO → Eureka, MO

113.8 mi 2h 25m Score: 8/10

Columbia, MO → Riverview, MO

121.9 mi 2h 29m Score: 8/10

Columbia, MO → Marlborough, MO

121.3 mi 2h 30m Score: 8/10

Columbia, MO → St. Louis, MO

124.9 mi 2h 31m Score: 8/10

Columbia, MO → Riverside, MO

132 mi 2h 32m Score: 8/10

Columbia, MO → Affton, MO

123.3 mi 2h 32m Score: 8/10

Columbia, MO → Saint George, MO

126.2 mi 2h 34m Score: 8/10

Columbia, MO → Belton, MO

137.4 mi 2h 35m Score: 8/10

Columbia, MO → Byrnes Mill, MO

125.5 mi 2h 39m Score: 8/10

Columbia, MO → Cedar Hill, MO

132.4 mi 2h 46m Score: 8/10

Columbia, MO → Marshfield, MO

142.1 mi 2h 49m Score: 8/10

Columbia, MO → Polk, MO

133.9 mi 2h 51m Score: 8/10

Columbia, MO → Adrian, MO

159.7 mi 3h 6m Score: 9/10

Columbia, MO → Terre Haute, MO

152.5 mi 3h 16m Score: 8/10

Columbia, MO → Cabool, MO

155.5 mi 3h 17m Score: 9/10

Columbia, MO → Bonne Terre, MO

168.9 mi 3h 21m Score: 9/10

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