Columbia, Missouri to Lake in the Hills: Road Trip Guide & Distance

306.5 miles 493.2 km · straight line
383.1 miles estimated 616.5 km · driving distance
7h 42min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
42° NE bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Lake in the Hills?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Lake in the Hills is 306.5 miles (493.2 km) as the crow flies. Lake in the Hills is located NE of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 383.1 miles, taking about 7h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri and Lake in the Hills in Illinois.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, Missouri and Lake in the Hills. 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 Lake in the Hills

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 42min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 14min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 19min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Missouri & Lake in the Hills

Quick Facts

Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m elevation
Lake in the Hills
42.18°N, 88.33°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 102 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients