Origin
Columbia, MO
Late night in Columbia on Saturday
Local time
1:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbia, MO to Webb City, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 30m
Distance
238.1 mi
383 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 17m
★
6 AM
4h 31m
8 AM
4h 57m
10 AM
4h 40m
12 PM
4h 37m
3 PM
4h 41m
5 PM
4h 56m
8 PM
4h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Webb City, MO
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Columbia, MO to Webb City, MO covers 238.1 miles and takes about 4h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Stadium Boulevard, US 63 South, US 54 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
119 miles from Columbia, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 30m. Total distance: 238.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 30m drive with frequent turns across 238.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Stadium Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 30m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Columbia, MO to Webb City, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Stadium Boulevard | — | — |
| US 63 South | — | — |
| US 54 West | — | — |
| MO 5 South | — | — |
| North Jefferson Avenue | — | — |
| I 44 West | — | — |
| I 49 South | — | — |
| MO 249 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Stadium Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia, MO and Webb City, MO.
1
Start on North Providence Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Providence Road
2
Turn left onto East Stadium Boulevard
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Stadium Boulevard
3
Take the ramp right toward US 63 South: Jefferson City
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 63 South: Jefferson City
4
Merge slight left
25 mi
·
27 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 54 West, US 63 South: Jefferson City
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
US 54 West, US 63 South: Jefferson City
6
Continue straight
53 mi
·
1 hr
7
Take the exit right toward MO 5 South, MO 7 South: Lebanon
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
MO 5 South, MO 7 South: Lebanon
8
Merge slight left
24 mi
·
29 min
9
Turn left onto North Jefferson Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Jefferson Avenue
10
Take the exit right toward I 44 West: Springfield
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 44 West: Springfield
11
Merge slight left
117 mi
·
2 hr 6 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South, US 71 South, MO 249 North: Neosho, Fort Smith
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 49 South, US 71 South, MO 249 North: Neosho, Fort Smith
13
Keep slight right to continue on MO 249 North
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
MO 249 North
14
Merge slight left onto Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
15
Take the exit slight left toward I 49 Business, MO 171 North: Webb City
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 49 Business, MO 171 North: Webb City
16
Merge slight right onto I 49 Business, MO 171 North: Webb City
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
I 49 Business, MO 171 North: Webb City
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East MacArthur Drive
236 ft
·
3 sec
·
East MacArthur Drive
18
Exit the roundabout onto East MacArthur Drive
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
East MacArthur Drive
19
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Main Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 119 miles from Columbia, MO, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
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 52 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119 miles or 2h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Webb City, 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.
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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 Columbia, MO
This is one driving day of about 238.1 miles and 4h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Columbia, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 119 mi from Columbia, MO · 2h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
119 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 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 119 miles from Columbia, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Webb City, MO
The final approach into Webb City, 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 Webb City, 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
$37.22 one way
$74.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $40.87 | $81.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $45.82 | $91.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.57 | $105.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.4 | 0 | $25.00 | $11.43 |
| Efficient EV | 59.5 | 0 | $20.83 | $9.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 95.2 | 1 | $33.33 | $15.24 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Webb City, MO
Late night in Webb City on Saturday
Local time
1:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Lebanon, MO
119 mi in
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
4h 30m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Webb City, MO covers 238.1 miles and takes about 4h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Stadium Boulevard, US 63 South, US 54 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 119 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 $37.22 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 30m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Columbia, MO to Webb City, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Columbia, MO to Webb City, 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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