This 92.4-mile journey from Brookfield to Columbia, Missouri, is a straightforward drive, taking approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, you can easily complete it without needing an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $14, making it an economical option for a short excursion within the Midwest. You'll primarily be navigating via North Missouri Street and the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, with a portion on MO 763. The drive offers a mixed experience, suitable for those looking for a practical and efficient way to travel between these two Missouri towns.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.2 miles from Brookfield, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Missouri Street
52.8 mi
59m
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
32.4 mi
37m
MO 763
3.6 mi
6m
North Providence Road
1.2 mi
2m
South Main Street
1 mi
2m
US 36 Business
0.3 mi
<1m
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
North Missouri Street
— 52.8 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookfield, MO and Columbia, MO.
1
Start on MO 11
1.0 mi·2 min·South Main Street
2
Take the ramp onto US 36 Business
0.3 mi·20 sec·US 36 Business
Toward US 36 East, MO 110 East, MO 5 South: Macon
3
Merge onto US 36; MO 5; MO 110
32 mi·37 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward US 63: Kirksville, Macon
5
Turn right onto US 63
53 mi·59 min·North Missouri Street
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·39 sec
Toward MO 763 South: Columbia
7
Turn straight onto MO 763
0.4 mi·36 sec·MO 763
8
Enter roundabout onto MO 763
198 ft·3 sec·MO 763
Toward MO 763 South: Columbia
9
Continue on MO 763
3.2 mi·5 min·MO 763
Toward MO 763 South: Columbia
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
11
Merge onto I 70; US 40
0.2 mi·13 sec·Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi·15 sec
Exit 126Toward MO 163: Downtown
13
Turn left onto MO 163
1.2 mi·2 min·North Providence Road
14
Arrive at destination
MO 163
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 1 hour and 50-minute drive, flexibility is key. You can depart at your convenience, but consider leaving mid-morning to avoid potential rush hour traffic in Columbia. With no specific stops recommended, you have the freedom to pull over if needed, though the longest stretch is just over 50 miles, so extensive breaks might not be necessary. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before you depart Brookfield, as the estimated $14 fuel cost is based on current averages and can fluctuate. A practical tip for this drive is to ensure your navigation is set for MO 763 as you approach Columbia, as this road is a key connector into the city.
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 46.2 miles from Brookfield, MO, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.8 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 20 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.2 miles or 54m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Columbia, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brookfield, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brookfield, MO
This is one driving day of about 92.4 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Brookfield, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North Missouri Street for about 52.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 91 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1 mi into trip|~2m in|US 36 Business
Take the ramp onto US 36 Business toward US 36 East, MO 110 East, MO 5 South: Macon
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 36 East, MO 110 East, MO 5 South: Mac...
5
33.7 mi into trip|~40m in
Take the exit toward US 63: Kirksville, Macon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 63: Kirksville, Macon
4
33.9 mi into trip|~40m in|US 63 / North Missouri Street
Turn right onto US 63 / North Missouri Street
Navigation decision point
5
87.4 mi into trip|~1h 41m in|MO 763
Enter roundabout onto MO 763 toward MO 763 South: Columbia
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward MO 763 South: Columbia
6
91 mi into trip|~1h 47m 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
$14.45 one way
$28.89 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$15.86
$31.72
premium
$4.89
$17.78
$35.56
diesel
$5.61
$20.40
$40.80
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.7
0
$9.70
$4.44
Efficient EV
23.1
0
$8.09
$3.70
EV Truck/SUV
37
0
$12.94
$5.91
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Brookfield, MO
Late night
in Brookfield on Sunday
Local time
12:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Columbia, MO
Late night
in Columbia on Sunday
Local time
12:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Macon, MO
46 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 50m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 39% of it being highway travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 52.8 miles, primarily on North Missouri Street. This suggests periods of faster travel interspersed with more local road driving. The character of the road will likely shift as you progress, moving from potentially more rural or town-centric roads at the start to expressway conditions and then back to a mix as you near Columbia. It's not a constant interstate grind, but rather a varied experience behind the wheel.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.8 mi on North Missouri Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near US 36 Business.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 50m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (US 36 Business): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.9 miles (US 63 / North Missouri Street): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brookfield, MO to Columbia, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Macon along the way.
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.
The longest stretch is about 52.8 miles on North Missouri Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (US 36 Business): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.9 miles (US 63 / North Missouri Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Columbia, MO before heading back.
