Columbia, Missouri to Germantown, Maryland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

807.3 miles 1299.2 km · straight line
968.7 miles estimated 1559 km · driving distance
19h 29min estimated drive time
$93 - $115 estimated fuel cost
~2h 7min flight time
84° E bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Germantown, Maryland?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Germantown, Maryland is 807.3 miles (1299.2 km) as the crow flies. Germantown, Maryland is located E of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 968.7 miles, taking about 19h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri and Germantown, Maryland in Maryland.

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. 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 Columbia, Missouri and Germantown, Maryland. 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 Germantown, Maryland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 29min $93 - $115 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 23min $77–$145* Budget
Train ~25h 20min $116–$339* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Missouri & Germantown, Maryland

Quick Facts

Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m elevation
Germantown, Maryland
39.17°N, 77.27°W
America/New_York
134m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 269 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients