Columbia, Missouri to Portsmouth, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

502.4 miles 808.6 km · straight line
602.9 miles estimated 970.3 km · driving distance
12h 8min estimated drive time
$58 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
89° E bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Portsmouth, Ohio?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Portsmouth, Ohio is 502.4 miles (808.6 km) as the crow flies. Portsmouth, Ohio is located E of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 602.9 miles, taking about 12h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri and Portsmouth, Ohio in Ohio.

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 Portsmouth, Ohio. 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 Portsmouth, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 8min $58 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 34min $48–$90* Budget
Train ~15h 46min $72–$211* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Missouri & Portsmouth, Ohio

Quick Facts

Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m elevation
Portsmouth, Ohio
38.73°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
162m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 167 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients