Origin
Columbia, MO
Afternoon in Columbia on Thursday
Local time
3:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbia, MO to Richland, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 13m
Distance
96 mi
155 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 4m
★
6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 21m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richland, MO
Mikhail Nilov
Trip Overview
The drive from Columbia, MO to Richland, MO covers 96 miles and takes about 2h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 63, MO C, MO 17 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.1 miles on US 63. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.01 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.
Midpoint
48 miles from Columbia, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 13m. Total distance: 96 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 13m highway drive covering 96 miles, with most of the trip on US 63 and MO C. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.1 miles on 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 17 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 32.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 63 and MO C. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near MO 740 / East Stadium Boulevard.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 13m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (MO 740 / East Stadium Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 28.8 miles (US 63): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
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MO 740 / East Stadium Boulevard
Turn left onto MO 740 / East Stadium Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward US 63 South: Jefferson City
Navigation decision point
Toward US 63 South: Jefferson City
5
28.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 63
Take the exit onto US 63 toward US 54 West, US 63 South: Jefferson City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 54 West, US 63 South: Jefferson City
5
49.7 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward MO 17: Eugene, Fort Leonard Wood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MO 17: Eugene, Fort Leonard Wood
4
49.9 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
MO 17
Turn left onto MO 17
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Columbia, MO to Richland, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Leonard Wood along the way.
Fort Leonard Wood
49.7 mi in
|
~58m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 63 | 32.1 mi | 35m |
| MO C | 17.2 mi | 30m |
| MO 17 | 17.1 mi | 23m |
| US 54 | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| MO A | 11.3 mi | 19m |
| East Stadium Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North Providence Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Washington Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 63
— 32.1 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia, MO and Richland, MO.
1
Start on MO 163
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Providence Road
2
Turn left onto MO 740
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Stadium Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward US 63 South: Jefferson City
4
Merge onto US 63
25 mi
·
27 min
·
US 63
5
Take the exit onto US 63
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
US 63
Toward US 54 West, US 63 South: Jefferson City
6
Continue on US 54
14 mi
·
16 min
·
US 54
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward MO 17: Eugene, Fort Leonard Wood
8
Turn left onto MO 17
12 mi
·
16 min
·
MO 17
9
Turn left onto MO 17; MO 52
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
MO 17; MO 52
10
Turn right onto MO C
8.8 mi
·
15 min
·
MO C
11
Keep slight right at fork onto MO C
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
MO C
12
Turn left onto MO C
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
MO C
13
Turn slight left onto MO C
84 ft
·
6 sec
·
MO C
14
Turn left onto MO A
11 mi
·
19 min
·
MO A
15
At end of road, turn left onto MO 7
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Washington Avenue
16
Turn right onto MO 133
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
South Pine Street
17
Arrive at destination
MO 133
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 48 miles from Columbia, MO, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.1 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 21 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richland, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Columbia, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Columbia, MO
This is one driving day of about 96 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Columbia, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 63 for about 32.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48 mi from Columbia, MO · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48 miles from Columbia, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Richland, MO
The final approach into Richland, 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 Richland, MO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.01 one way
$30.02 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.48 | $32.96 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.47 | $36.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.20 | $42.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.08 | $4.61 |
| Efficient EV | 24 | 0 | $8.40 | $3.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.4 | 0 | $13.44 | $6.14 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Richland, MO
Afternoon in Richland on Thursday
Local time
3:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 13m 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 Columbia, MO to Richland, MO covers 96 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 63, MO C, MO 17. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48 miles from Columbia, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.01 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.
This is a straightforward 2h 13m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (MO 740 / East Stadium Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 28.8 miles (US 63): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Columbia, MO to Richland, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Leonard Wood along the way.
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