How far is Columbia, MO from Kansas City, MO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Columbia and Kansas City is 120.91 miles (194.58 km).
Flight distance from Columbia, MO to Kansas City, MO is 120.91 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Columbia to Kansas City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Columbia, Missouri to Kansas City, Missouri is: 125.63 miles (202.18 km) by car.
Driving from Columbia to Kansas City will take approximately 01 hours 54 minutes.
#1 Columbia
The most populous city in the state of Missouri. It is located on the Missouri River in central Missouri. Columbia is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the University of Missouri and the Missouri State Historical Society.
| Population | 124769 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°57'6"N 92°20'3"W |
| Latitude | 38.9517100 |
| Longitude | -92.3340700 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kansas City
The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area. It is located on the Missouri River in western Missouri. Kansas City is known for its barbecue, its jazz music, and its many attractions, such as the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
| Population | 495327 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°5'59"N 94°34'43"W |
| Latitude | 39.0997300 |
| Longitude | -94.5785700 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Kansas City: Oak Street (-94.578571,39.099732)
Estimated Travel Time Between Columbia and Kansas City
The distance between Columbia and Kansas City is 202 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 14 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Columbia and Kansas City. The current time is 06:36:40.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 11 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 08 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 30 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 05 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 47 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 40 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 34 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.78 liters (4.43 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbia and Kansas City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbia to Kansas City is $14.21 (diesel $19.62).
Missouri gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.21 | $3.54 | $3.86 | $4.43 |
| Total | $14.21 | $15.68 | $17.11 | $19.62 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Missouri ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.205 (Diesel $4.426) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Columbia and Kansas City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from New York, MO to Columbia 138.13 miles (222 km)
Driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Columbia 120.01 miles (193 km)
Driving distance from East Independence, MO to Columbia 117.5 miles (189 km)
