Origin
Marshall, MO
Late night in Marshall on Saturday
Local time
4:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marshall, 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
1h 13m
Distance
61.3 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marshall, MO
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Trip Overview
Marshall, MO to Columbia, MO is 61.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 13 minutes via US 65, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a single-day trip primarily through Missouri's Midwest region. The drive is characterized as a turn-heavy local experience, suggesting you'll be navigating more than just open highway. It's a straightforward journey connecting two points within the same state, ideal for a quick transit or a short exploration.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 61.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (13%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route leans towards a turn-heavy local drive, with only 13% of the journey on highways. You'll spend most of your time on roads like North Odell Avenue and US 65, which is also known as the U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 45.7 miles on this highway, indicating a significant portion of your drive will be on a consistent, albeit not necessarily high-speed, road. Expect a driving experience that involves frequent turns and transitions between different types of local roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 45.7 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 65 Bus / North Odell Avenue.
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 13m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 65 Bus / North Odell Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 65 Bus / North Odell Avenue
Turn right onto US 65 Bus / North Odell Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
3.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward US 65 South
Navigation decision point
Toward US 65 South
4
11.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
4
35 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
I 70 / U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 / U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
60 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward MO 163: Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 126
Toward MO 163: Downtown
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway | 45.7 mi | 48m |
| US 65 | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| North Odell Avenue | 3 mi | 7m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| North Providence Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Eastwood Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
— 45.7 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marshall, MO and Columbia, MO.
1
Start on US 65 Bus
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Eastwood Street
2
Turn right onto US 65 Bus
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
North Odell Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward US 65 South
4
Merge onto US 65
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
US 65
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
6
Merge onto I 70; US 40
23 mi
·
24 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
22 mi
·
24 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
8
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9
Continue on I 70; US 40
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 126
Toward MO 163: Downtown
11
Turn right onto MO 163
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Providence Road
12
Arrive at destination
MO 163
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.6 mi from Marshall, MO · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.6 miles from Marshall, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.58 one way
$19.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.80 | $23.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.53 | $27.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.44 | $2.94 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.36 | $2.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.58 | $3.92 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
4:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
1h 13m 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 Marshall, MO to Columbia, MO covers 61.3 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, US 65, North Odell Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.6 miles from Marshall, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.58 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 13m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 65 Bus / North Odell Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Marshall, 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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