Origin
Columbia, MO
Night in Columbia on Friday
Local time
9:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbia, MO to Stover, MO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 38m
Distance
75.5 mi
121 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 31m
★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Columbia, MO
Chris Duan
Stover, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Trip Overview
The drive from Columbia, MO to Stover, MO covers 75.5 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MO 5, U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, West Ashley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.1 miles on MO 5. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.7 miles from Columbia, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 5 | 25.1 mi | 33m |
| U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway | 21.7 mi | 23m |
| West Ashley Road | 19.8 mi | 27m |
| US 50 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| North Providence Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Oak Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MO 5
— 25.1 mi, about 33m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,312 veh/hr typical · worst 1,679
Quietest
2 AM
~164 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia, MO and Stover, MO.
1
Start on MO 163
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Providence Road
2
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
3
Merge onto I 70; US 40
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
4
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5
Continue on I 70; US 40
22 mi
·
23 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 101
Toward MO 5, I 70 Business: Boonville, Tipton
7
Turn left onto I 70 Bus; US 40; MO 5
20 mi
·
27 min
·
West Ashley Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 50; MO 5
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 50; MO 5
9
Turn right onto MO 5
14 mi
·
18 min
·
MO 5
Use the right lane.
10
At end of road, turn right onto MO 5; MO 52
11 mi
·
15 min
·
MO 5; MO 52
11
Turn left onto North Oak Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Oak Street
12
Arrive at destination
North Oak Street
Trip Plan
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 37.7 miles from Columbia, MO, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.1 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 17 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.7 miles or 46m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stover, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Columbia, MO
This is one driving day of about 75.5 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Columbia, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on MO 5 for about 25.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.7 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 64.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
6
25.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward MO 5, I 70 Business: Boonville, Tipton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 101
Toward MO 5, I 70 Business: Boonville, Tipton
4
45.8 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
US 50; MO 5
At end of road, turn left onto US 50; MO 5
Navigation decision point
5
50.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
MO 5
Turn right onto MO 5
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
64.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
MO 5; MO 52
At end of road, turn right onto MO 5; MO 52
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.71 one way
$23.41 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $12.84 | $25.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $14.65 | $29.30 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $16.64 | $33.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.93 | $3.62 |
| Efficient EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.57 | $4.83 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Stover, MO
Night in Stover on Friday
Local time
9:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Tipton, MO
38 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 38m 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?
75.5 mi in 1h 38m — 39% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: MO 5.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.1 mi on MO 5.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 38m drive. You will face about 8 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 25.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.8 miles (US 50; MO 5): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,075 ft
610 ft
Total Climb
591 ft
Total Descent
223 ft
Highest Point
1,075 ft
~75.5 mi in
Elevation Range
465 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Columbia, MO to Stover, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Tipton along the way.
Tipton
25.7 mi in
|
~29m
About the Cities
Starting in Columbia, MO
Full guide →Founded 1821
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.
Top landmarks
- • First Christian Church — historic church in Columbia, Missouri, United States
- • Columbia Cemetery — cemetery in Columbia, Missouri, United States
- • David Guitar House — historic house in Missouri, United States
Arriving in Stover, MO
Full guide →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 1h 38m. Total distance: 75.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.1 miles on MO 5. 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 1.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.8 miles (US 50; MO 5): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Stover, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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