Auburn, Alabama to Columbia, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

582.3 miles 937.2 km · straight line
698.8 miles estimated 1124.6 km · driving distance
14h 3min estimated drive time
$67 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 40min flight time
321° NW bearing direction

How far is Auburn, Alabama from Columbia, Missouri?

The distance from Auburn, Alabama to Columbia, Missouri is 582.3 miles (937.2 km) as the crow flies. Columbia, Missouri is located NW of Auburn, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 698.8 miles, taking about 14h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 40min. Both are located in United States — Auburn, Alabama in Alabama 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. 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 Auburn, Alabama 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 Auburn, Alabama to Columbia, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 3min $67 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 40min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 52min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~18h 16min $84–$245* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Auburn, Alabama & Columbia, Missouri

Quick Facts

Auburn, Alabama
32.61°N, 85.48°W
America/Chicago
215m 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 194 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients