Origin
Boonville, MO
Evening in Boonville on Wednesday
Local time
6:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boonville, MO to Columbia, MO
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
32m
Distance
25.3 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boonville, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Boonville, MO to Columbia, MO covers 25.3 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, Bingham Road, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.3 miles on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
12.7 miles from Boonville, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 25.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
763 ft
569 ft
Total Climb
538 ft
Total Descent
501 ft
Highest Point
763 ft
~14.5 mi in
Elevation Range
194 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near I 70 Bus; MO 87 / Bingham Road.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Boonville, MO to Columbia, MO is easy. At 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (I 70 Bus; MO 87 / Bingham Road): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (I 70 / U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 70 Bus; MO 87 / Bingham Road
Turn left onto I 70 Bus; MO 87 / Bingham Road
Navigation decision point
5
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 East: Columbia
Navigation decision point
Toward I 70 East: Columbia
3
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 70 / U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 70 / U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
24 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward MO 163: Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 126
Toward MO 163: Downtown
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway | 17.3 mi | 18m |
| Bingham Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| North Providence Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
— 17.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boonville, MO and Columbia, MO.
1
Start on US 40; MO 5; MO 87
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto I 70 Bus; MO 87
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Bingham Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 70 East: Columbia
4
Merge onto I 70
17 mi
·
18 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
5
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6
Continue on I 70; US 40
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 126
Toward MO 163: Downtown
8
Turn right onto MO 163
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Providence Road
9
Arrive at destination
MO 163
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 12.7 miles from Boonville, MO, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 25 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.7 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Columbia, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Boonville, MO.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Boonville, MO
This is one driving day of about 25.3 miles and 32m.
At 25.3 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway for about 17.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.7 mi from Boonville, MO · 17m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12.7 miles from Boonville, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Columbia, MO
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Columbia, MO if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.96 one way
$7.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.34 | $8.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Columbia, MO
Evening in Columbia on Wednesday
Local time
6:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Boonville, MO to Columbia, MO covers 25.3 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, Bingham Road, Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.7 miles from Boonville, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Boonville, MO to Columbia, MO is easy. At 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (I 70 Bus; MO 87 / Bingham Road): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (I 70 / U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Boonville, MO to Columbia, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 569 ft to 763 ft elevation with about 538 ft of total climbing.
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