Columbia, Missouri to Midland, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

728.2 miles 1171.9 km · straight line
873.8 miles estimated 1406.3 km · driving distance
17h 35min estimated drive time
$84 - $104 estimated fuel cost
~1h 58min flight time
232° SW bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Midland, Texas?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Midland, Texas is 728.2 miles (1171.9 km) as the crow flies. Midland, Texas is located SW of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 873.8 miles, taking about 17h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri and Midland, Texas in Texas.

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. 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 Midland, Texas. 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 Midland, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 35min $84 - $104 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 6min $70–$131* Budget
Train ~22h 52min $105–$306* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Missouri & Midland, Texas

Quick Facts

Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m elevation
Midland, Texas
32.00°N, 102.08°W
America/Chicago
848m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 243 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients