Origin
Cabool, MO
Afternoon in Cabool on Sunday
Local time
3:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cabool, MO to Columbia, MO
Drive Time
3h 19m
Distance
156.3 mi
252 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 7m
★
6 AM
3h 19m
8 AM
3h 43m
10 AM
3h 27m
12 PM
3h 25m
3 PM
3h 29m
5 PM
3h 42m
8 PM
3h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cabool, MO
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Cabool to Columbia, you are looking at a 156.3-mile journey across the Missouri Midwest. Expect to spend about 3 hours and 19 minutes behind the wheel, making this a straightforward trip that is easily manageable in a single day. With a fuel budget of approximately $24, it is an affordable route for a quick getaway or a business trip. Since the drive is centered on highway travel, you can anticipate a fairly consistent pace throughout the journey. You won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer to take your time exploring the destination. Overall, this is a practical connection between two Missouri locations that prioritizes efficiency over complexity.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
78.2 miles from Cabool, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 87% of your time spent on major routes. You will spend the vast majority of your trip, specifically 135.3 miles, cruising along US 63. While the path primarily utilizes this main artery, you will also navigate sections of MO E and MO A to complete the connection. The personality of the road is steady and direct, lacking the stop-and-go frustration of dense urban corridors. Prepare for a consistent, highway-focused experience that allows you to settle into a rhythm once you reach the primary stretch of US 63.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 63 is the longest continuous segment at about 135.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 63 and MO E. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 60 Business / Ozark Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 156.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 60 Business / Ozark Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 63): Lane positioning matters here; at 64.9 miles (I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63 / North Bishop Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 60 Business / Ozark Street
Turn left onto US 60 Business / Ozark Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 63
Turn left onto US 63
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
64.9 mi into trip
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~1h 21m in
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I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63 / North Bishop Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63 / North Bishop Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
64.9 mi into trip
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~1h 21m in
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MO E / Tim Bradley Way
Keep slight right at fork onto MO E / Tim Bradley Way
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
125 mi into trip
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~2h 41m in
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US 63
Take the exit onto US 63 toward US 54 East, US 63 North: Fulton, Columbia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 54 East, US 63 North: Fulton, Columbi...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 63 | 135.3 mi | 2h 47m |
| MO E | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| MO A | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| East Stadium Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| US 54 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| South Providence Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Tim Bradley Way | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Ozark Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 63
— 135.3 mi, about 2h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cabool, MO and Columbia, MO.
1
Start on this road
120 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 60 Business
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Ozark Street
3
Continue on US 60 Business
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Ozark Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 63
64 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
US 63
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63
287 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Bishop Avenue
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63
183 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Bishop Avenue
7
Keep slight right at fork onto MO E
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Tim Bradley Way
Use the none lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto MO E
181 ft
·
3 sec
·
MO E
9
Continue on MO E
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
MO E
10
Turn right onto MO A
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
MO A
11
Turn left onto US 63; MO 28
45 mi
·
58 min
·
US 63; MO 28
12
Take the exit onto US 63
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 63
Toward US 54 East, US 63 North: Fulton, Columbia
13
Merge onto US 54; US 63
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 54; US 63
14
Take the exit onto US 63
26 mi
·
28 min
·
US 63
Toward US 63 North: Columbia
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Toward MO 740
16
Turn left onto MO 740
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Stadium Boulevard
17
Turn right onto MO 163
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Providence Road
18
Arrive at destination
MO 163
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your personal schedule. While the route is compact enough to handle in one go, you should plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and break up the 3-hour and 19-minute duration. Keep a close eye on your gas gauge before leaving Cabool, as having your $24 fuel budget set aside will help you avoid unnecessary stress on the road. Because US 63 serves as your primary route for over 135 miles, monitor local traffic reports for that specific highway before you head out. This simple preparation ensures a smooth, predictable trip from start to finish.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78.2 miles from Cabool, MO, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 135.3 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.2 miles or 1h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Columbia, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cabool, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cabool, MO
This is one driving day of about 156.3 miles and 3h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cabool, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 63 for about 135.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 78.2 mi from Cabool, MO · 1h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 78.2 miles from Cabool, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 63 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 135.3 miles.
Arriving in Columbia, MO
The final approach into Columbia, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Columbia, MO.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.74 one way
$47.48 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $26.17 | $52.34 |
| premium | $4.80 | $29.51 | $59.01 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $34.72 | $69.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.9 | 0 | $16.41 | $7.50 |
| Efficient EV | 39.1 | 0 | $13.68 | $6.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.5 | 0 | $21.88 | $10.00 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Afternoon in Columbia on Sunday
Local time
3:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
8 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
3h 19m 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 Cabool, MO to Columbia, MO covers 156.3 miles and takes about 3h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 63, MO E, MO A. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.2 miles from Cabool, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 156.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 60 Business / Ozark Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 63): Lane positioning matters here; at 64.9 miles (I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63 / North Bishop Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Cabool, MO to Columbia, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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