Columbia, Missouri to Denton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

478.3 miles 769.7 km · straight line
573.9 miles estimated 923.6 km · driving distance
11h 33min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
216° SW bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Denton?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Denton is 478.3 miles (769.7 km) as the crow flies. Denton is located SW of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 573.9 miles, taking about 11h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri and Denton in Texas.

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 Columbia, Missouri and Denton. 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 Columbia, Missouri to Denton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 33min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 52min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~10h 58min $69–$201* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Missouri & Denton

Quick Facts

Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m elevation
Denton
33.21°N, 97.13°W
America/Chicago
201m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 159 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients