Columbia, Missouri to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

663.4 miles 1067.6 km · straight line
796 miles estimated 1281.1 km · driving distance
16h 1min estimated drive time
$77 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
77° ENE bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Pittsburgh is 663.4 miles (1067.6 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located ENE of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 796 miles, taking about 16h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri and Pittsburgh 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, Missouri and Pittsburgh. 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 Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 1min $77 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 13min $64–$119* Budget
Train ~20h 49min $96–$279* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Missouri & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m elevation
Pittsburgh
40.44°N, 80.00°W
America/New_York
367m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 221 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients