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Trip from Columbia, MO to Shelbina, MO

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 39m

Distance

82.3 mi

132 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

11 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 32m ★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Shelbina, MO, MO

Shelbina, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Columbia, MO to Shelbina, MO covers 82.3 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 63, Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, Range Line Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.6 miles on US 63. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.87 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

41.2 miles from Columbia, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 82.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 39m highway drive covering 82.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 63 and Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 52.6 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 15 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 52.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 63 and Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.

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 1h 39m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 5 miles (MO 763): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
6
1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the exit toward MO 763

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 127 Toward MO 763
5
5 mi into trip | ~9m in | MO 763

Enter roundabout onto MO 763 toward MO 763 North: Moberly

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward MO 763 North: Moberly
7
58.6 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Take the exit toward US 36 East, MO 110 East: Hannibal

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 36 East, MO 110 East: Hannibal
5
82.3 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in | West Chestnut Street

Turn right onto West Chestnut Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 63 52.6 mi 59m
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway 22.6 mi 26m
Range Line Street 3.3 mi 5m
North Providence Road 1.2 mi 2m
West Maple Street 0.8 mi 1m
MO 763 0.4 mi <1m
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway 0.2 mi <1m
North Missouri <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 63 — 52.6 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbia, MO and Shelbina, MO.

1

Start on MO 163

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Providence Road
2

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
3

Merge onto I 70; US 40

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
4

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 127 Toward MO 763
5

Turn left onto MO 763

3.3 mi · 5 min · Range Line Street
6

Enter roundabout onto MO 763

169 ft · 3 sec · MO 763
Toward MO 763 North: Moberly
7

Continue on MO 763

0.4 mi · 36 sec · MO 763
Toward MO 763 North: Moberly
8

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward US 63 North: Moberly
9

Merge onto US 63

53 mi · 59 min · US 63
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 12 sec
Toward US 36 East, MO 110 East: Hannibal
11

Merge onto US 36; MO 110

23 mi · 26 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
12

Turn right onto US 36 Business

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Maple Street
13

Turn right onto North Missouri

369 ft · 18 sec · North Missouri
14

Turn right onto West Chestnut Street

281 ft · 12 sec · West Chestnut Street
15

Arrive at destination

West Chestnut Street

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 41.2 miles from Columbia, MO, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.6 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 18 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 41.2 miles or 51m 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 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shelbina, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Columbia, MO

This is one driving day of about 82.3 miles and 1h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 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 52.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.2 mi from Columbia, MO · 51m into the drive

Downtown Moberly, MO, MO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Moberly, MO

41 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

Hallsville, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Macon, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.2 miles from Columbia, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Shelbina, MO

The final approach into Shelbina, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cajun Crab House Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbia, Missouri

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 3–8 pm

+15732346277

Visit website

Cajun Crab House Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: 3–8 pm

+15732346277

Visit website

Moberly Motors Electric Era EV Fast Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 35.3

Moberly, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18884092980

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 58.8

Macon, Missouri

Hours: Closed

+18004891588

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 35.3

Moberly, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.87 one way

$25.73 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $14.13 $28.25
premium $4.89 $15.84 $31.68
diesel $5.61 $18.17 $36.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

11 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, MO

Tesla

12 DCFC

The Holiday Inn - Columbia East - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, MO

Tesla

8 DCFC

Bandana's BBQ - Tesla Supercharger

Columbia, MO

Tesla

8 DCFC

Columbia, MO

Columbia, MO

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

6 DCFC

SuperSonic Site 1

Columbia, MO

EV Connect

4 DCFC

Electric Era Charging Station

Moberly, MO

ELECTRIC_ERA

4 DCFC

Haymakers - Macon

Macon, MO

FCN

4 DCFC

Bob Mccosh Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac

Columbia, MO

EV Connect

3 DCFC

Tesla: 3 ChargePoint Network: 3 EV Connect: 2 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 ELECTRIC_ERA: 1 FCN: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.7 0 $8.64 $3.95
Efficient EV 20.6 0 $7.20 $3.29
EV Truck/SUV 32.9 0 $11.52 $5.27

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Columbia, MO

Night in Columbia on Thursday

Local time

10:48 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Sunny

S 6 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Destination

Shelbina, MO

Night in Shelbina on Thursday

Local time

10:48 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°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

10 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

1h 39m 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 Shelbina, MO covers 82.3 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 63, Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, Range Line Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.2 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 $12.87 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 1h 39m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 5 miles (MO 763): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Columbia, MO to Shelbina, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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