Buffalo, New York to Columbia, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

752.2 miles 1210.6 km · straight line
902.7 miles estimated 1452.7 km · driving distance
18h 10min estimated drive time
$87 - $107 estimated fuel cost
~2h 1min flight time
253° WSW bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Columbia, Missouri?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Columbia, Missouri is 752.2 miles (1210.6 km) as the crow flies. Columbia, Missouri is located WSW of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 902.7 miles, taking about 18h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Buffalo, New York 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 Buffalo, New York to Columbia, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 10min $87 - $107 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 48min $72–$135* Budget
Train ~23h 37min $108–$316* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Columbia, Missouri

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m 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 251 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients