Road Trips from Columbia, MO
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
35
Shortest
0.2h
With Parks Nearby
17
Under 2 hours
6 total in this range
Full-day getaway
23 total in this range
Cabool, MO
3h 17m155.5 mi one way
Ava, MO
3h 40m174.6 mi one way
Bonne Terre, MO
3h 21m168.9 mi one way
Flat River, MO
3h 29m174.8 mi one way
Park Hills, MO
3h 29m174.3 mi one way
Weekend trip
6 total in this range
Malden, MO
5h 45m295.1 mi one way
West Plains, MO
4h188.9 mi one way
Sikeston, MO
4h 53m255.4 mi one way
Sarcoxie, MO
4h 5m214.2 mi one way
Bloomfield, MO
5h 16m264.7 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Cabool, MO
3h 17m155.5 mi one way
Ava, MO
3h 40m174.6 mi one way
Bonne Terre, MO
3h 21m168.9 mi one way
Flat River, MO
3h 29m174.8 mi one way
West Plains, MO
4h188.9 mi one way
Hannibal, MO
2h 2m97.5 mi one way
Kansas City, MO
2h 20m125.8 mi one way
St. Louis, MO
2h 31m124.9 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
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