Columbia, Missouri to Denver: Road Trip Guide & Distance

677.9 miles 1090.9 km · straight line
730 miles actual route 1174.9 km · driving distance
12h 38min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
279° W bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Denver?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Denver is 677.9 miles (1090.9 km) as the crow flies. Denver is located W of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 730 miles, taking about 12h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri and Denver in Colorado.

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 Columbia, Missouri and Denver. 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 Columbia, Missouri to Denver

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 38min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 10min $58–$110* Budget
Train ~16h 25min $88–$255* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Missouri & Denver

Quick Facts

Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m elevation
Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 226 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM