Columbia, Missouri to Kirksville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

86.9 miles 139.9 km · straight line
108.7 miles estimated 174.9 km · driving distance
2h 11min estimated drive time
$10 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
351° N bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Kirksville?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Kirksville is 86.9 miles (139.9 km) as the crow flies. Kirksville is located N of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 108.7 miles, taking about 2h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, Missouri and Kirksville. 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 Kirksville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 11min $10 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 37min $9–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 4min $13–$38* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Missouri & Kirksville

Quick Facts

Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m elevation
Kirksville
40.19°N, 92.58°W
America/Chicago
299m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 29 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 286.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients