Origin
Slater, MO
Afternoon in Slater on Thursday
Local time
2:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Slater, MO to Columbia, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
58.5 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Slater, MO
Lena Khrupina
Trip Overview
The drive from Slater, MO to Columbia, MO covers 58.5 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Maple Street, North Broadway Street, South Broadway Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 58.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m 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 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 58.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Maple 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. 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 Slater, MO to Columbia, MO is easy. At 1h 5m 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 Slater, MO to Columbia, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Maple Street | — | — |
| North Broadway Street | — | — |
| South Broadway Street | — | — |
| Industrial Boulevard | — | — |
| North Church Street | — | — |
| Dwight D | — | — |
| Highway Patrol Sgt | — | — |
| MO 163 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Maple Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Slater, MO and Columbia, MO.
1
Start on Porter Street
72 ft
·
5 sec
·
Porter Street
2
Turn right onto West Maple Street
469 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Maple Street
3
Turn right onto North Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Broadway Street
4
Continue on South Broadway Street
69 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Broadway Street
5
Turn left onto Industrial Boulevard
13 mi
·
19 min
·
Industrial Boulevard
6
Turn left
12 mi
·
16 min
7
Continue on North Church Street
13 mi
·
19 min
·
North Church Street
8
Keep slight left
12 mi
·
15 min
9
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10
Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward MO 163: Downtown
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
MO 163: Downtown
12
Turn right onto North Providence Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Providence Road
13
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.3 mi from Slater, MO · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 29.3 miles from Slater, 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
$9.15 one way
$18.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.04 | $20.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.92 | $25.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.14 | $2.81 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.19 | $3.74 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
2:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Fayette, MO
29 mi in
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
1 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 5m 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 Slater, MO to Columbia, MO covers 58.5 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Maple Street, North Broadway Street, South Broadway Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.3 miles from Slater, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.15 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 Slater, MO to Columbia, MO is easy. At 1h 5m 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 Slater, MO to Columbia, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Slater, MO to Columbia, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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