Origin
Moberly, MO
Afternoon in Moberly on Thursday
Local time
1:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moberly, MO to Columbia, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
44m
Distance
35.7 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moberly, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Trip Overview
This short, 35.7-mile drive from Moberly, MO to Columbia, MO is easily managed as a single-day trip, taking about 44 minutes to complete. With 90% of the route on highways, it's a straightforward journey through the Midwest region of Missouri. Your estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $6, making it an economical option. The main roads you'll follow are US 63 and MO 763, which offer a direct path between these two Missouri cities. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a short excursion without needing an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 35.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip. Approximately 90% of the 35.7 miles will be on well-maintained highways, primarily US 63 and MO 763. You'll experience an uninterrupted stretch of 28.4 miles on US 63, offering a consistent pace. The road's personality is that of efficient travel, designed for covering ground smoothly. While primarily highway, there might be brief transitions onto local roads like North Providence Road as you approach your destination, but the dominant character remains that of a swift, direct drive.
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.
US 63 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 63 and MO 763. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Rollins Street.
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 44m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Rollins Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 30 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Rollins Street
Turn right onto West Rollins Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward US 63 South: Columbia
Navigation decision point
Toward US 63 South: Columbia
4
30 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward MO 763 South: Columbia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward MO 763 South: Columbia
5
30.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
MO 763
Enter roundabout onto MO 763 toward MO 763 South: Columbia
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward MO 763 South: Columbia
6
34.3 mi into trip
|
~41m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| US 63 | 28.4 mi | 30m |
| MO 763 | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| North Providence Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Rollins Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| MO EE | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Clark Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 63
— 28.4 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moberly, MO and Columbia, MO.
1
Start on South Clark Street
105 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Clark Street
2
Turn right onto West Rollins Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Rollins Street
3
Continue on MO EE
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
MO EE
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward US 63 South: Columbia
5
Merge onto US 63
28 mi
·
30 min
·
US 63
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Toward MO 763 South: Columbia
7
Turn straight onto MO 763
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
MO 763
8
Enter roundabout onto MO 763
198 ft
·
3 sec
·
MO 763
Toward MO 763 South: Columbia
9
Continue on MO 763
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
MO 763
Toward MO 763 South: Columbia
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
11
Merge onto I 70; US 40
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.58 one way
$11.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.87 | $13.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Afternoon in Columbia on Thursday
Local time
1:23 PM
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
19 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
44m 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 Moberly, MO to Columbia, MO covers 35.7 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 63, MO 763, 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 17.8 miles from Moberly, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.58 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 44m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Rollins Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 30 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Moberly, MO to Columbia, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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