Origin
Saint Martins, MO
Evening in Saint Martins on Friday
Local time
6:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Martins, MO to Columbia, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
40.5 mi
65 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 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
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.
Saint Martins, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Martins, MO to Columbia, MO covers 40.5 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lomo Drive, US 50 East, US 54 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 40.5 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 44m drive with frequent turns across 40.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lomo Drive 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Saint Martins, MO to Columbia, MO is easy. At 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Martins, MO to Columbia, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lomo Drive | — | — |
| US 50 East | — | — |
| US 54 | — | — |
| US 63 North | — | — |
| MO 740 | — | — |
| East Stadium Boulevard | — | — |
| South Providence Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lomo Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Martins, MO and Columbia, MO.
1
Start on Business 50 West
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Business 50 West
2
Turn right onto Lomo Drive
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Lomo Drive
3
Take the ramp left toward US 50 East: Jefferson City
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 50 East: Jefferson City
4
Merge slight left
7.6 mi
·
8 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 54, US 63 North: Fulton, Columbia, Lake of the Ozarks
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 54, US 63 North: Fulton, Columbia, Lake of the Ozarks
6
Keep slight left
308 ft
·
15 sec
7
Turn left
341 ft
·
8 sec
8
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
9
Merge slight left
1.4 mi
·
1 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 63 North: Columbia
26 mi
·
28 min
·
US 63 North: Columbia
11
Take the exit slight right toward MO 740
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
MO 740
12
Turn left onto East Stadium Boulevard
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Stadium Boulevard
13
Turn right onto South Providence Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Providence Road
14
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.33 one way
$12.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.95 | $13.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.94 | $17.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.25 | $1.94 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Evening in Columbia on Friday
Local time
6:56 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
17 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 Saint Martins, MO to Columbia, MO covers 40.5 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lomo Drive, US 50 East, US 54. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.3 miles from Saint Martins, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.33 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.
The drive from Saint Martins, MO to Columbia, MO is easy. At 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Martins, MO to Columbia, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Saint Martins, 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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