Columbia, Missouri to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Philadelphia?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Philadelphia is 917.1 miles (1476 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located E of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1003.7 miles, taking about 19h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 21min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.

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