Origin
Columbia, MO
Evening in Columbia on Friday
Local time
7:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbia, MO to Saint Martins, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
39.5 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Martins, MO
Abdulmomen Bsruki
Trip Overview
The drive from Columbia, MO to Saint Martins, MO covers 39.5 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 63, US 50, East Stadium Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.1 miles on US 63. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 39.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 47m highway drive covering 39.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 63 and US 50. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.1 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 13 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 27.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 63 and US 50. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 28.8 miles in near US 63.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 39.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 28.8 miles (US 63): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.3 miles (US 63): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.4 miles (US 63): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
30.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 63
Take the exit onto US 63 toward US 63 South, US 50
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 63 South, US 50
7
30.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 63
Keep slight left at fork onto US 63 toward US 63 South, US 50
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 63 South, US 50
8
30.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 50 West: Sedalia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 50 West: Sedalia
5
38.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward MO D, MO T: Saint Martins, Lohman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MO D, MO T: Saint Martins, Lohman
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 63 | 27.1 mi | 29m |
| US 50 | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| East Stadium Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North Providence Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Business 50 West | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lomo Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 63
— 27.1 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia, MO and Saint Martins, 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
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 63
Toward US 54 West, US 63 South: Jefferson City
6
Take the exit onto US 63
217 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 63
Toward US 63 South, US 50
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 63
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 63
Toward US 63 South, US 50
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward US 50 West: Sedalia
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto US 50
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
US 50
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward MO D, MO T: Saint Martins, Lohman
11
Turn right onto MO T
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Lomo Drive
12
Turn left onto Business 50 West
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Business 50 West
13
Arrive at destination
Business 50 West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.8 mi from Columbia, MO · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Columbia, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saint Martins, MO
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Saint Martins, 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
$6.18 one way
$12.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Saint Martins, MO
Evening in Saint Martins on Friday
Local time
7:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 14 mph
27% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 2:38PM CDT until April 17 at 3:15PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill...
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 2:38PM CDT until April 17 at 3:15PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill...
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
10 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
47m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Saint Martins, MO covers 39.5 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 63, US 50, East Stadium Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.8 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 $6.18 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 39.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
The main spots that need attention: at 28.8 miles (US 63): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.3 miles (US 63): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.4 miles (US 63): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Columbia, MO to Saint Martins, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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