Trip from Breckenridge Hills, MO to Columbia, MO

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 18m

Distance

112.5 mi

181 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 9m ★

6 AM

2h 19m

8 AM

2h 38m

10 AM

2h 25m

12 PM

2h 23m

3 PM

2h 26m

5 PM

2h 37m

8 PM

2h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 112.9-mile journey from Breckenridge Hills, MO, to Columbia, MO, is a manageable one-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 50 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via Saint Charles Rock Road and I-70 West, with a brief section on MO 163, and the drive has no highway share, indicating a more local feel. With an estimated fuel cost of around $17, this route offers an economical option for exploring the Midwest. Given its relatively short duration and local road focus, it's well-suited for a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

56.3 miles from Breckenridge Hills, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 70	107.5 mi	2h 8m
Saint Charles Rock Road	3.1 mi	5m
North Providence Road	1.2 mi	2m
Coles Avenue	0.3 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 70 — 107.5 mi, about 2h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Breckenridge Hills, MO and Columbia, MO.

Start on Coles Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Coles Avenue

Turn left onto MO 180

3.1 mi · 5 min · Saint Charles Rock Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 19 sec

Toward I 70 West Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 70

107 mi · 2 hr 8 min · I 70

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Exit 126 Toward MO 163: Downtown

Turn left onto MO 163

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Providence Road

Arrive at destination

MO 163

Trip Plan

Given the 1 hour and 50-minute duration, you can easily complete this drive in a single day. Leaving Breckenridge Hills in the morning will allow you to arrive in Columbia with plenty of time to explore. Since this is a 'turn-heavy local drive,' be mindful of your navigation and keep an eye out for road signs. There are no specified longest stretches, so plan for brief stops as needed, perhaps for a quick stretch or to refuel if your tank is getting low, keeping the $17 fuel cost in mind. Flexibility is key on this route; you can depart at your leisure.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 56.3 miles from Breckenridge Hills, MO, or about 1h 9m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.5 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 25 miles or 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 56.3 miles or 1h 9m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Columbia, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Breckenridge Hills, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Breckenridge Hills, MO

This is one driving day of about 112.5 miles and 2h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Breckenridge Hills, MO.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 107.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Warren County, Missouri, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warrenton, MO

56 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

O'Fallon, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warrenton, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.3 miles from Breckenridge Hills, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 107.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cafe Poland by Iwona

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbia, Missouri

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 112.5

Hours: 5–8 pm

+17024270048

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Cafe Berlin

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbia, Missouri

0.5 mi

Chuck-A-Burger Drive-In Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St. Louis, Missouri

0.7 mi

Cafe Poland by Iwona

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 112.5

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: 5–8 pm

+17024270048

Visit website

Cafe Berlin

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 112.5

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+15734410400

Visit website

Chuck-A-Burger Drive-In Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

St. Louis, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13144279524

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The Wine Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 8

St Charles, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+16364108002

Visit website

Cajun Crab House Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 112.5

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: 3–8 pm

+15732346277

Visit website

Filipino Bakery Cafe & Market

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Maryland Heights, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+13147106335

Visit website

Hive Cafe LLC

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30

Ferguson, Missouri

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+13149428717

Visit website

Mario's Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 16.1

O'Fallon, Missouri

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+16363392346

Visit website

Flying J EV Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 48.2

Warrenton, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16364562001

Visit website

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 112.5

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 111.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | MO 180 / Saint Charles Rock Road

Turn left onto MO 180 / Saint Charles Rock Road

Navigation decision point

3.4 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward I 70 West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 70 West

3.7 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 70

Merge onto I 70

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

111.2 mi into trip | ~2h 15m in

Take the exit toward MO 163: Downtown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 126 Toward MO 163: Downtown

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.59 one way

$35.18 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$19.31	$38.62
premium	$4.89	$21.65	$43.30
diesel	$5.61	$24.84	$49.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	33.8	$11.81	$5.40
Efficient EV	28.1	$9.84	$4.50
EV Truck/SUV	45	$15.75	$7.20

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Breckenridge Hills, MO

Morning in Breckenridge Hills on Sunday

Local time

9:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Columbia, MO

Morning in Columbia on Sunday

Local time

9:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

60°F

Warrenton, MO

56 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

10 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

2h 18m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 112.9-mile route, with a 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads and intersections rather than a continuous interstate experience. While the longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests frequent changes in direction and speed. This type of driving requires consistent attention and can feel more engaging than a straightforward highway cruise, offering a different perspective as you move through the Missouri landscape.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 107.5 mi on I 70.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Saint Charles Rock Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near MO 180 / Saint Charles Rock Road.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Breckenridge Hills, MO to Columbia, MO is easy. At 2h 18m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (MO 180 / Saint Charles Rock Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in Columbia, MO

Full guide →

Columbia is a bustling college town in Missouri, halfway between St. Louis and Kansas City. It is home of the University of Missouri (also known as 'Mizzou') as well as two other post-secondary institutions Stephens College and Columbia College.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 18m. Total distance: 112.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 107.5 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Columbia, MO before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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Trip from Breckenridge Hills, MO to Columbia, MO

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Cafe Poland by Iwona

Cafe Poland by Iwona

Cafe Berlin

Chuck-A-Burger Drive-In Restaurant

The Wine Cafe

Cajun Crab House Seafood Restaurant

Filipino Bakery Cafe & Market

Hive Cafe LLC

Mario's Cafe

Flying J EV Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

Blink Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Rivian Adventure Network

ChargePoint Charging Station

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Breckenridge Hills, MO

Columbia, MO

Same local time

10 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 18m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in Columbia, MO

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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