Origin
Hazelwood, MO
Late night in Hazelwood on Saturday
Local time
4:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
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Trip from Hazelwood, MO to Columbia, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 17m
Distance
112 mi
180 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 8m
★
6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 37m
10 AM
2h 25m
12 PM
2h 23m
3 PM
2h 26m
5 PM
2h 36m
8 PM
2h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hazelwood, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Trip Overview
Hazelwood, MO to Columbia, MO is 112 miles and takes about 2h 17m via I 70, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Missouri, making it a straightforward trip. It's primarily a highway-focused journey, ideal if you're looking for efficiency to get from point A to point B. Given its short duration and manageable fuel cost, this route is a practical choice for a same-day excursion or a quick transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56 miles from Hazelwood, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 112 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is a highway-focused drive, with 94% of the journey taking place on major roadways. You'll experience the efficiency of interstate travel for most of the 112 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 105.6 miles, all on I 70, meaning you can maintain a consistent speed for the bulk of your trip. Expect a fairly uniform driving experience as you remain on well-maintained highways throughout the 2h 17m duration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 105.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Rosemary Straub Davison Highway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Fee Fee Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 112 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.2 miles (Fee Fee Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.5 miles (James S McDonnell Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Fee Fee Road
At end of road, turn left onto Fee Fee Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
James S McDonnell Boulevard
Turn right onto James S McDonnell Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 270 West: Kansas City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 270 West: Kansas City
6
3.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 20A
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
8
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20B
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 105.6 mi | 2h 5m |
| Rosemary Straub Davison Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| North Providence Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| McDonnell Boulevard | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| James S McDonnell Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Fee Fee Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Chapel Ridge Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 105.6 mi, about 2h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hazelwood, MO and Columbia, MO.
1
Start on Chapel Ridge Drive
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Chapel Ridge Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto Fee Fee Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Fee Fee Road
3
Turn slight right
147 ft
·
5 sec
4
Turn right onto James S McDonnell Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
James S McDonnell Boulevard
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on McDonnell Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
McDonnell Boulevard
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 270 West: Kansas City
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 270
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 20A
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
9
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
this road
Exit 20A-B
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 20B
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 70
106 mi
·
2 hr 5 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 126
Toward MO 163: Downtown
13
Turn left onto MO 163
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Providence Road
14
Arrive at destination
MO 163
Trip Plan
Given this is a short, 112-mile drive taking just over 2 hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Hazelwood, MO in the morning allows ample time to reach Columbia, MO well before evening. You won't need to plan for extensive stops, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a significant road change is over 100 miles. Aim to fuel up before you depart or shortly after getting onto I 70 to ensure a smooth, uninterrupted journey.
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 56 miles from Hazelwood, MO, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.6 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 25 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56 miles or 1h 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 1h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Columbia, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Hazelwood, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Hazelwood, MO
This is one driving day of about 112 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Hazelwood, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 105.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56 mi from Hazelwood, MO · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56 miles from Hazelwood, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105.6 miles.
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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.51 one way
$35.02 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.23 | $38.45 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.55 | $43.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.73 | $49.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.76 | $5.38 |
| Efficient EV | 28 | 0 | $9.80 | $4.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.8 | 0 | $15.68 | $7.17 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (67% 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
Columbia, MO
Late night in Columbia on Saturday
Local time
4:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Warrenton, MO
56 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
16 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
2h 17m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hazelwood, MO to Columbia, MO covers 112 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, Rosemary Straub Davison Highway, North Providence Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56 miles from Hazelwood, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.51 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 112 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.2 miles (Fee Fee Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.5 miles (James S McDonnell Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hazelwood, MO to Columbia, 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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