Arlington, Texas to Columbia, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

505.7 miles 813.9 km · straight line
606.9 miles estimated 976.7 km · driving distance
12h 13min estimated drive time
$58 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
31° NNE bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Texas from Columbia, Missouri?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Columbia, Missouri is 505.7 miles (813.9 km) as the crow flies. Columbia, Missouri is located NNE of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 606.9 miles, taking about 12h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas in Texas and Columbia, Missouri in Missouri.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Arlington, Texas 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 Arlington, Texas to Columbia, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 13min $58 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 40min $49–$91* Budget
Train ~15h 53min $73–$212* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & Columbia, Missouri

Quick Facts

Arlington, Texas
32.74°N, 97.11°W
America/Chicago
184m 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 169 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients