Origin
Paris, MO
Morning in Paris on Tuesday
Local time
11:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paris, MO to Columbia, MO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
60 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paris, MO
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward connection between Paris and Columbia, Missouri, this 60-mile trek is a simple affair. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 17 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal candidate for a one-day trip. You will primarily navigate via US 63, US 24, and MO 763, which keeps the travel time efficient. Budgeting around $9 for fuel should cover your needs for this short excursion. Since both towns are situated within the Midwest, the drive maintains a consistent regional character throughout. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick change of scenery, this route is practical enough to complete without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 63 | 30.3 mi | 32m |
| US 24 | 22.8 mi | 31m |
| MO 763 | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| North Providence Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Locust Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| County Road 214 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 63
— 30.3 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paris, MO and Columbia, MO.
1
Start on North Washington Street
88 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Washington Street
2
Turn right onto West Locust Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Locust Street
3
Continue on County Road 214
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
County Road 214
4
Turn left onto US 24
23 mi
·
31 min
·
US 24
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward US 63 South: Columbia
6
Merge onto US 63
30 mi
·
32 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30 miles from Paris, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 58.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Locust Street
Turn right onto West Locust Street
Navigation decision point
5
23.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the ramp toward US 63 South: Columbia
Navigation decision point
Toward US 63 South: Columbia
4
54.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward MO 763 South: Columbia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward MO 763 South: Columbia
5
55 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
58.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
$9.38 one way
$18.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.30 | $20.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.55 | $23.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.25 | $26.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.40 | $3.84 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Columbia, MO
Morning in Columbia on Tuesday
Local time
11:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 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?
This 60-mile journey is heavily highway-focused, with roughly 95% of the trip spent on open roads. You will find yourself settling into a steady rhythm as you cover the longest uninterrupted stretch of 30.3 miles on US 63. The transition from the rural pace of Paris to the more developed surroundings of Columbia happens gradually as you switch between the major arteries. Because the route relies so heavily on highway travel, you can expect a consistent, predictable driving experience from start to finish. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding backroads.
95% 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: 30.3 mi on US 63.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 63 and US 24. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Locust Street.
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 1h 17m 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: near the start (West Locust Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 54.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
869 ft
699 ft
Total Climb
248 ft
Total Descent
240 ft
Highest Point
869 ft
~32.5 mi in
Elevation Range
170 ft
About the Cities
Arriving 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
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 17m. Total distance: 60 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.3 miles on US 63. 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: near the start (West Locust Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 54.3 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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