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Trip from Edina, MO to Columbia, 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

2h 17m

Distance

104.9 mi

169 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 8m ★
6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 37m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 36m
8 PM
2h 12m

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

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Edina, MO

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Trip Overview

This 105.1-mile drive from Edina, MO, to Columbia, MO, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 51 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $16, it's an economical choice for a quick journey through the Midwest. The route primarily utilizes local roads, suggesting a more connected experience with the towns you pass through rather than a high-speed transit. Since there are no designated overnight stops and the duration is under two hours, you have ample flexibility to depart at your convenience and arrive well before evening. This trip offers a straightforward connection between two points within Missouri.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

52.5 miles from Edina, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 63 71.8 mi 1h 21m
MO 156 16.6 mi 29m
South 1st 10.5 mi 15m
MO 763 3.6 mi 6m
North Providence Road 1.2 mi 2m
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway 0.2 mi <1m
MO 15 0.1 mi <1m
East Lafayette 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 63 — 71.8 mi, about 1h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Main

4 ft · 5 sec · South Main
2

Turn left onto MO 6

0.1 mi · 16 sec · East Lafayette
3

Turn left onto MO 6; MO 15

11 mi · 15 min · South 1st
4

Turn straight onto MO 15

0.1 mi · 13 sec · MO 15
5

Turn right onto MO 156

17 mi · 29 min · MO 156
6

Turn left onto US 63

72 mi · 1 hr 21 min · US 63
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 39 sec
Toward MO 763 South: Columbia
8

Turn straight onto MO 763

0.4 mi · 36 sec · MO 763
9

Enter roundabout onto MO 763

198 ft · 3 sec · MO 763
Toward MO 763 South: Columbia
10

Continue on MO 763

3.2 mi · 5 min · MO 763
Toward MO 763 South: Columbia
11

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward I 70 West, US 40 West: Kansas City
12

Merge onto I 70; US 40

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
13

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Exit 126 Toward MO 163: Downtown
14

Turn left onto MO 163

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Providence Road
15

Arrive at destination

MO 163

Trip Plan

Given the short 1 hour and 51-minute duration, this drive is perfect for a spontaneous departure. Aiming to leave in the morning will give you plenty of daylight for the 105.1 miles. Since there are no designated stops and the fuel cost is a modest $16, you can easily make this trip without extensive planning. Keep an eye on your navigation, as the turn-heavy nature of the route means staying on track is key. A good tip for this specific drive is to check your local road conditions before you leave, as these routes can sometimes be more susceptible to minor delays.

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 52.5 miles from Edina, MO, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.8 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 23 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 52.5 miles or 1h 13m 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

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Open the route before leaving Edina, 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 Edina, MO

This is one driving day of about 104.9 miles and 2h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Edina, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 63 for about 71.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Macon, MO

52 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

La Plata, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Macon, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.5 miles from Edina, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 63 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.8 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 · home stretch

Cajun Crab House Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbia, Missouri

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 0min to go 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 3–8 pm

+15732346277

Visit website

Cajun Crab House Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

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

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: 3–8 pm

+15732346277

Visit website

Moberly Motors Electric Era EV Fast Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Moberly, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18884092980

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Moberly, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Macon, Missouri

Hours: Closed

+18004891588

Visit website

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 0 and 103.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | MO 6 / East Lafayette

Turn left onto MO 6 / East Lafayette

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | MO 6; MO 15 / South 1st

Turn left onto MO 6; MO 15 / South 1st

Navigation decision point

4
99.2 mi into trip | ~2h 6m in

Take the exit toward MO 763 South: Columbia

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward MO 763 South: Columbia
5
99.9 mi into trip | ~2h 8m 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
103.5 mi into trip | ~2h 14m 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

$16.40 one way

$32.80 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $18.01 $36.01
premium $4.89 $20.19 $40.37
diesel $5.61 $23.16 $46.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.5 0 $11.01 $5.04
Efficient EV 26.2 0 $9.18 $4.20
EV Truck/SUV 42 0 $14.69 $6.71

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 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 21, 2026

Origin

Edina, MO

Late night in Edina on Tuesday

Local time

4:09 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Columbia, MO

Late night in Columbia on Tuesday

Local time

4:09 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

65°F

Macon, MO

52 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

7 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 17m 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 on this route, with no highway stretches to speak of (0% highway share). You'll navigate through familiar Midwestern landscapes primarily via East Lafayette, South 1st, and MO 763 South. The absence of long, uninterrupted stretches means you'll likely be making frequent adjustments, keeping you engaged behind the wheel. This type of driving profile often provides a more intimate sense of place as you pass through various communities.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 71.8 mi on US 63.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 63 and MO 156. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MO 6 / East Lafayette.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Edina, MO to Columbia, MO is easy. At 2h 17m with 88% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (MO 6 / East Lafayette): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MO 6; MO 15 / South 1st): Navigation decision point; at 99.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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 17m. Total distance: 104.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 71.8 miles on US 63. 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.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (MO 6 / East Lafayette): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MO 6; MO 15 / South 1st): Navigation decision point; at 99.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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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