Origin
Doniphan, MO
Afternoon in Doniphan on Monday
Local time
1:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Doniphan, MO to Columbia, MO
Drive Time
4h 19m
Distance
232 mi
373 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 6m
★
6 AM
4h 19m
8 AM
4h 46m
10 AM
4h 28m
12 PM
4h 26m
3 PM
4h 30m
5 PM
4h 44m
8 PM
4h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Doniphan, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Doniphan, MO to Columbia, MO covers 232 miles and takes about 4h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Walnut Street, Salem Avenue, Holloway Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.24 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
116 miles from Doniphan, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 19m drive with frequent turns across 232 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Walnut Street 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 19m 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 Doniphan, MO to Columbia, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Salem Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Holloway Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 18th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Walnut Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Bishop Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 54 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 63 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Walnut Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Doniphan, MO and Columbia, MO.
1
Start on Plum Street
171 ft
·
10 sec
·
Plum Street
2
Turn right onto Walnut Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Walnut Street
3
Turn right
2.0 mi
·
2 min
4
Continue straight
22 mi
·
33 min
5
Turn left
36 mi
·
42 min
6
Turn right
13 mi
·
18 min
7
Turn slight right
42 mi
·
56 min
8
Turn left
1.5 mi
·
2 min
9
Turn right
24 mi
·
31 min
10
Turn right onto Salem Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Salem Avenue
11
Turn right onto Holloway Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Holloway Street
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto East 18th Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East 18th Street
13
Continue on North Walnut Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Walnut Street
14
Turn right onto North Bishop Avenue
13 mi
·
15 min
·
North Bishop Avenue
15
Continue straight
48 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 54 East, US 63 North: Fulton, Columbia
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 54 East, US 63 North: Fulton, Columbia
17
Merge slight left
1.4 mi
·
1 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 63 North: Columbia
26 mi
·
28 min
·
US 63 North: Columbia
19
Take the exit slight right toward MO 740
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
MO 740
20
Turn left onto East Stadium Boulevard
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Stadium Boulevard
21
Turn right onto South Providence Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Providence Road
22
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 116 miles from Doniphan, MO, or about 2h 9m 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116 miles or 2h 9m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Columbia, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Doniphan, 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 Doniphan, MO
This is one driving day of about 232 miles and 4h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Doniphan, 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 116 mi from Doniphan, MO · 2h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
116 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
Arriving in Columbia, MO
The final approach into Columbia, 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 Columbia, 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
$35.24 one way
$70.48 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $38.85 | $77.69 |
| premium | $4.80 | $43.80 | $87.59 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $51.54 | $103.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.6 | 0 | $24.36 | $11.14 |
| Efficient EV | 58 | 0 | $20.30 | $9.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.8 | 1 | $32.48 | $14.85 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% 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
Columbia, MO
Afternoon in Columbia on Monday
Local time
1:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
81°F
Bono, AR
116 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
12 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 19m 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 Doniphan, MO to Columbia, MO covers 232 miles and takes about 4h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Walnut Street, Salem Avenue, Holloway Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 116 miles from Doniphan, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.24 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 19m 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 Doniphan, MO to Columbia, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Doniphan, MO to Columbia, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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