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 I 44, US 54, US 63 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 116.6 miles on I 44.
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 21m into the drive
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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 (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 30m highway drive covering 238.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 44 and US 54. The longest continuous stretch is about 116.6 miles on I 44.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 44 is the longest continuous segment at about 116.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and US 54. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 28.8 miles in near US 63.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 238.1 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 28.8 miles (US 63): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These 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
88.2 mi into trip|~1h 42m in
Take the exit toward MO 5 South, MO 7 South: Lebanon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MO 5 South, MO 7 South: Lebanon
5
114 mi into trip|~2h 15m in
Take the exit toward I 44 West: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 44 West: Springfield
6
230.7 mi into trip|~4h 21m in|I 49; US 71
Take the exit onto I 49; US 71 toward I 49 South, US 71 South, MO 249 North: Neosho, Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 11
Toward I 49 South, US 71 South, MO 249 North: N...
6
231 mi into trip|~4h 22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MO 249 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MO 249 North
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 44
116.6 mi
2h 6m
US 54
52.7 mi
1h
US 63
32.1 mi
35m
MO 5
24 mi
29m
Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
5 mi
5m
East Stadium Boulevard
2.2 mi
3m
North Jefferson Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
North Providence Road
1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 116.6 mi, about 2h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia, MO and Webb City, 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
53 mi·1 hr·US 54
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward MO 5 South, MO 7 South: Lebanon
8
Merge onto MO 5; MO 7
24 mi·29 min·MO 5; MO 7
9
Turn left onto MO 5; MO 64
1.6 mi·2 min·North Jefferson Avenue
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward I 44 West: Springfield
11
Merge onto I 44
117 mi·2 hr 6 min·I 44
12
Take the exit onto I 49; US 71
0.3 mi·24 sec·I 49; US 71
Exit 11Toward I 49 South, US 71 South, MO 249 North: Neosho, Fort Smith
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward MO 249 North
14
Merge onto MO 249
5.0 mi·5 min·Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
15
Take the exit
0.6 mi·38 sec
Toward I 49 Business, MO 171 North: Webb City
16
Merge onto I 49 Business; MO 171
0.6 mi·46 sec·I 49 Business; MO 171
Toward I 49 Business, MO 171 North: Webb City
17
Enter roundabout onto I 49 Business; MO 171
235 ft·3 sec·East MacArthur Drive
18
Continue on I 49 Business; MO 171
0.3 mi·27 sec·East MacArthur Drive
19
Turn right onto MO D
0.4 mi·39 sec·South Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
MO D
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 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 116.6 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 52 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119 miles or 2h 21m 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 43m
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.
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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 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.
The longest stretch is on I 44 for about 116.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 119 mi from Columbia, MO
· 2h 21m into the drive
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.
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
George Washington Carver National Monument
National Monument
The young child known as the "Plant Doctor" tended his secret garden while observing the day-to-day operations of a 19th century farm. Nature and nurture ultimately influenced George on his quest for...
6 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 229.9
Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and where the first Union general was killed in action. The costly Southern victory on August 10, 1861, focuse...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 172.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.22 one way
$74.45 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg83 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Columbia, MO
Late night
in Columbia on Saturday
Local time
3:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Webb City, MO
Late night
in Webb City on Saturday
Local time
3:28 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 I 44, US 54, US 63. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 238.1 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 28.8 miles (US 63): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
