Anderson, Indiana to Columbia, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

363.4 miles 584.8 km · straight line
436.1 miles estimated 701.8 km · driving distance
8h 46min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
259° W bearing direction

How far is Anderson, Indiana from Columbia, Missouri?

The distance from Anderson, Indiana to Columbia, Missouri is 363.4 miles (584.8 km) as the crow flies. Columbia, Missouri is located W of Anderson, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 436.1 miles, taking about 8h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Anderson, Indiana in Indiana and Columbia, Missouri in Missouri.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Anderson, Indiana and Columbia, Missouri. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Anderson, Indiana to Columbia, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 46min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 31min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 20min $52–$153* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Anderson, Indiana & Columbia, Missouri

Quick Facts

Anderson, Indiana
40.11°N, 85.68°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
268m elevation
Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 121 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients