How far is Kansas City, MO from Columbia, MO?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Kansas City and Columbia is 120.91 miles (194.58 km).

Flight distance from Kansas City, MO to Columbia, MO is 120.91 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Kansas City to Columbia with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Columbia, Missouri is: 125.59 miles (202.11 km) by car.

Driving from Kansas City to Columbia will take approximately 01 hours 55 minutes.

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#1 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
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#2 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

Estimated Travel Time Between Kansas City and Columbia

The distance between Kansas City and Columbia 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 Kansas City and Columbia. The current time is 05:23:58.

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 Kansas City and Columbia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Kansas City to Columbia is $14.2 (diesel $19.61).

Missouri gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.21 $3.54 $3.86 $4.43
Total $14.2 $15.67 $17.11 $19.61

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 Kansas City and Columbia (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

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Driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Kansas City 243.26 miles (391 km)

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Driving distance from Florissant, MO to Kansas City 240.11 miles (386 km)

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Driving distance from Independence, MO to Kansas City 13.14 miles (21 km)

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Driving distance from Jefferson City, MO to Kansas City 157.22 miles (253 km)

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Driving distance from Joplin, MO to Kansas City 157.5 miles (253 km)

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