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Trip from Columbia, MO to Bloomfield, MO

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 16m

Distance

264.7 mi

426 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
5h 3m ★
6 AM
5h 17m
8 AM
5h 44m
10 AM
5h 26m
12 PM
5h 24m
3 PM
5h 28m
5 PM
5h 42m
8 PM
5h 9m

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

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city in and county seat of Stoddard County, Missouri, United States

Bloomfield, MO

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Trip Overview

This 264.7-mile journey from Columbia, Missouri, to Bloomfield, Missouri, is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 5 hours and 16 minutes of driving time. You'll be covering ground primarily on the Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway and Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a portion on MO 25. Expect a fuel cost of around $40 for this trip. The route offers a turn-heavy local drive feel, making it a more engaged experience than a pure interstate cruise. Both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region, so you'll be exploring familiar terrain throughout your drive.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

132.4 miles from Columbia, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway 101 mi 1h 48m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 81 mi 1h 35m
MO 25 30.4 mi 45m
Avenue of the Saints 25.1 mi 30m
I 270 11.5 mi 14m
Nash Road 5.6 mi 7m
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway 1.9 mi 2m
Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway 1.8 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway — 101 mi, about 1h 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on MO 163

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Providence Road
2

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
3

Merge onto I 70; US 40

0.5 mi · 35 sec · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
4

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
5

Continue on I 70; US 40

81 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6

Take the exit onto US 40

0.3 mi · 33 sec · US 40
Exit 210A Toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield
7

Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61

25 mi · 30 min · Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 25 Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 270 South: Memphis Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto I 270

11 mi · 14 min · I 270
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 27 sec
Exit 1A Toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 55 South: Memphis
13

Merge onto I 55

1.5 mi · 1 min · Rosa Parks Highway
14

Continue on I 55

1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
15

Continue on I 55

101 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 91 Toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
17

Keep slight right at fork

160 ft · 3 sec
Exit 91 Toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
18

Turn right onto MO AB

5.6 mi · 7 min · Nash Road
19

Enter roundabout onto MO 25

191 ft · 3 sec · MO 25
Toward MO 25 South: Delta
20

Continue on MO 25

30 mi · 45 min · MO 25
Toward MO 25 South: Delta
21

Turn right onto MO AA

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Prairie Street
22

Turn right onto MO J

36 ft · 1 sec · West Missouri Street
23

Arrive at destination

MO J

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour and 16-minute duration, this drive is comfortably manageable in a single day. Consider an early morning departure from Columbia to maximize your daylight hours and allow for flexibility. You'll have one recommended stop to break up the journey, so plan that accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you leave the main highway stretches, as local roads can sometimes have fewer services. The longest stretch on the Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway is over 100 miles, so ensure you're fueled up before entering that segment.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 132.4 miles from Columbia, MO, or about 2h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101 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 58 miles or 1h 9m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 132.4 miles or 2h 39m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 10m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 Columbia, MO

This is one driving day of about 264.7 miles and 5h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Columbia, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway for about 101 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Byrnes Mill, MO, MO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Byrnes Mill, MO

132 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

Washington, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Byrnes Mill, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 132.4 miles from Columbia, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 101 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Cafe Poland by Iwona

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbia, Missouri

Near the start, right off the route

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

Hours: 5–8 pm

+17024270048

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Cafe Berlin

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbia, Missouri

0.5 mi

Cajun Crab House Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbia, Missouri

1.1 mi

Best coffee break · around the midpoint

Cafe Amalia

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kirkwood, Missouri

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset · 2h 16m in / 3h 1m to go 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+13146982200

Visit website

Cafe Poland by Iwona

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

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

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: 5–8 pm

+17024270048

Visit website

Cafe Berlin

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

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

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+15734410400

Visit website

Cajun Crab House Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: 3–8 pm

+15732346277

Visit website

Shogun Japanese Sushi and Hibachi

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30

Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+15733353090

Visit website

Cafe Genevieve

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Final third 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Ste. Genevieve, Missouri

Hours: 10:30 am–8 pm

+15738833562

IHOP

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour Inexpensiv

Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15738033138

Visit website

Cafe Amalia

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30

Kirkwood, Missouri

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+13146982200

Visit website

EVXY Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

O'Fallon, Missouri

+18554382474

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

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

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 84.7 and 227.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
84.7 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in | US 40

Take the exit onto US 40 toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 210A Toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Ches...
8
110.1 mi into trip | ~2h 12m in

Take the exit toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 25 Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
7
110.4 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 270 South: Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 270 South: Memphis
8
122.2 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in

Take the exit toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 1A Toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis...
7
227.5 mi into trip | ~4h 21m in

Keep slight right at fork toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 91 Toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.38 one way

$82.77 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 93 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $45.44 $90.87
premium $4.89 $50.94 $101.88
diesel $5.61 $58.44 $116.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 92.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 79.4 0 $27.79 $12.71
Efficient EV 66.2 0 $23.16 $10.59
EV Truck/SUV 105.9 1 $37.06 $16.94

Gas CO2

93 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 20, 2026

Origin

Columbia, MO

Late night in Columbia on Tuesday

Local time

5:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bloomfield, MO

Late night in Bloomfield on Tuesday

Local time

5:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

3 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

5h 16m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' suggesting a dynamic experience rather than a straightforward interstate cruise. With only 16% of the drive on highways, you'll encounter more local roads and frequent turns. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 101 miles, which occurs on the Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway. This indicates that while there are some longer segments, the overall drive will likely involve more frequent changes in direction and potentially lower average speeds.

Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 101 mi on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 84.7 miles in near US 40.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 264.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 84.7 miles (US 40): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Columbia, MO and Bloomfield, MO, road signs point toward Memphis and Mo Ab: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.

Memphis

110.1 mi in | ~2h 12m

Mo Ab: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport

227.4 mi in | ~4h 21m

About the Cities

Starting 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 5h 16m. Total distance: 264.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 101 miles on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bloomfield, MO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 84.7 miles (US 40): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bloomfield, MO before the return drive.

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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