Columbia, Missouri to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

364.7 miles 586.9 km · straight line
475.3 miles actual route 764.9 km · driving distance
9h 6min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
38° NE bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Milwaukee?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Milwaukee is 364.7 miles (586.9 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located NE of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 475.3 miles, taking about 9h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.

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 Milwaukee. 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 Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 6min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 55min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~8h 39min $57–$166* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Missouri & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m elevation
Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 122 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM