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

673.9 miles 1084.6 km · straight line
775.1 miles actual route 1247.4 km · driving distance
14h 23min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
26° NNE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Columbia, Missouri?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Columbia, Missouri is 673.9 miles (1084.6 km) as the crow flies. Columbia, Missouri is located NNE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 775.1 miles, taking about 14h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Austin, 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 Austin, Texas and Columbia, Missouri. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Austin, Texas to Columbia, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 23min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 16min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~18h 42min $93–$271* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Columbia, Missouri

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 225 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM