Appleton to Columbia, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

418.9 miles 674.2 km · straight line
502.7 miles estimated 809 km · driving distance
10h 7min estimated drive time
$48 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
210° SSW bearing direction

How far is Appleton from Columbia, Missouri?

The distance from Appleton to Columbia, Missouri is 418.9 miles (674.2 km) as the crow flies. Columbia, Missouri is located SSW of Appleton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 502.7 miles, taking about 10h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Appleton in Wisconsin 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 Appleton 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 Appleton to Columbia, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 7min $48 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 8min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 37min $60–$176* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Appleton & Columbia, Missouri

Quick Facts

Appleton
44.26°N, 88.42°W
America/Chicago
242m 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 140 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients