Trip from Columbia, MO to Hannibal, 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 2m

Distance

97.5 mi

157 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 53m ★

6 AM

2h 2m

8 AM

2h 19m

10 AM

2h 8m

12 PM

2h 6m

3 PM

2h 9m

5 PM

2h 19m

8 PM

1h 57m

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 Marion and Ralls counties in Missouri, United States

Hannibal, MO

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Trip Overview

This 97.5-mile drive from Columbia, MO, to Hannibal, MO, is a straightforward trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 2 minutes to complete. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $15, it's an accessible journey within the Midwest region. The route predominantly utilizes highways, making it a convenient option for a single-day excursion rather than requiring an overnight stop. You'll experience a mixed driving profile, so it's a good choice if you're looking for a relatively short drive with some variation. This trip is well-suited for a day trip, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

48.8 miles from Columbia, MO

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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
MO 19	27.1 mi	30m
US 54	26.3 mi	31m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway	18.6 mi	23m
East Liberty Street	10.3 mi	13m
Avenue of the Saints	7.2 mi	8m
Warren Barett Drive	3 mi	5m
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway	1.9 mi	2m
North Providence Road	1.2 mi	2m

Longest stretch: MO 19 — 27.1 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on MO 163

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Providence Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

Merge onto I 70; US 40

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

Continue on I 70; US 40

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

Continue on I 70; US 40

19 mi · 23 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 148 Toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton

Turn left onto US 54

18 mi · 20 min · US 54

At end of road, turn right onto US 54

10 mi · 13 min · East Liberty Street

Enter roundabout onto US 54; MO 19

221 ft · 2 sec · US 54; MO 19

Continue on US 54; MO 19

8.1 mi · 11 min · US 54; MO 19

Enter roundabout onto MO 19

184 ft · 2 sec · MO 19

Continue on MO 19

27 mi · 30 min · MO 19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Merge onto US 61

7.2 mi · 8 min · Avenue of the Saints

Turn right onto Warren Barett Drive

3.0 mi · 5 min · Warren Barett Drive

Turn left onto Grand Avenue

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Grand Avenue

Turn right onto Broadway

0.6 mi · 1 min · Broadway

Turn right

54 ft · 3 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour duration and 97.5-mile length, this trip is ideal for a day trip, offering flexibility in your departure time. There are no specific designated stops mentioned, so you can plan your breaks as needed. The estimated fuel cost is around $15, so factor that into your budget. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch of 27.1 miles on MO 19, where services might be less frequent. A practical tip is to consider leaving in the mid-morning to avoid potential rush hour traffic in Columbia and arrive in Hannibal with ample daylight.

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 48.8 miles from Columbia, MO, or about 1h 1m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.1 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 21 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 48.8 miles or 1h 1m 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 38m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Columbia, 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 Columbia, MO

This is one driving day of about 97.5 miles and 2h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Columbia, MO.

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

The longest stretch is on MO 19 for about 27.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vandalia, MO

49 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

Fulton, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mexico, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.8 miles from Columbia, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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 start, right off the route

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

Hours: 5–8 pm

+17024270048

Visit website

Cafe Berlin

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbia, Missouri

0.5 mi

Cajun Crab House Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbia, Missouri

1.1 mi

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

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 7

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 86.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

22.4 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton

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

Exit 148 Toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton

40.7 mi into trip | ~50m in | US 54 / East Liberty Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 54 / East Liberty Street

Navigation decision point

51 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | US 54; MO 19

Enter roundabout onto US 54; MO 19

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

86.3 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.24 one way

$30.49 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$16.74	$33.47
premium	$4.89	$18.76	$37.53
diesel	$5.61	$21.53	$43.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	29.3	$10.24	$4.68
Efficient EV	24.4	$8.53	$3.90
EV Truck/SUV	39	$13.65	$6.24

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Columbia, MO

Late night in Columbia on Sunday

Local time

2:44 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hannibal, MO

Late night in Hannibal on Sunday

Local time

2:44 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Vandalia, MO

49 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 2m 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?

The character of this drive is a blend, with 55% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on MO 19, US 54, and the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll navigate is 27.1 miles along MO 19, offering a consistent stretch of road. This mixed profile means you'll experience both faster highway driving and potentially more local road sections, providing a dynamic feel behind the wheel. The road offers a varied experience without being overly demanding.

55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

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

Longest single stretch: 27.1 mi on MO 19.

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 1.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 2m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.7 miles (US 54 / East Liberty 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.

Between Columbia, MO and Hannibal, MO, road signs point toward Mexico and Fulton.

Mexico

22.4 mi in | ~29m

Fulton

22.4 mi in | ~29m

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.

Arriving in Hannibal, MO

Full guide →

Hannibal is a city in Missouri. It is located approximately 100 miles northwest of St. Louis and is located on the west bank of the Mississippi River. Hannibal is best known as the boyhood home of author Samuel Longhorn Clemens, more commonly known as Mark Twain. Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn are set in Hannibal. Many historical sites in the city revolve around Twain and his writings, which occupy a prominent place in the history of the Underground Railroad era.

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 2m. Total distance: 97.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 27.1 miles on MO 19. 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 Hannibal, 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 Columbia, MO to Hannibal, 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

Cajun Crab House Seafood Restaurant

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Destination Charger

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Rivian Adventure Network

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Columbia, MO

Hannibal, MO

Same local time

Very similar conditions

2h 2m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Columbia, MO

Arriving in Hannibal, 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?

How this page is built

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