Columbia, Missouri to Northbrook: Road Trip Guide & Distance

322.6 miles 519.1 km · straight line
387.1 miles estimated 622.9 km · driving distance
7h 47min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
46° NE bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Northbrook?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Northbrook is 322.6 miles (519.1 km) as the crow flies. Northbrook is located NE of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 387.1 miles, taking about 7h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri and Northbrook 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 Northbrook. 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 Northbrook

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 47min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 20min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 24min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Missouri & Northbrook

Quick Facts

Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m elevation
Northbrook
42.13°N, 87.83°W
America/Chicago
197m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 108 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 77.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients