Columbia, Missouri to Pullman: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1361.2 miles 2190.7 km · straight line
1633.5 miles estimated 2628.8 km · driving distance
32h 52min estimated drive time
$157 - $193 estimated fuel cost
~3h 14min flight time
301° WNW bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Pullman?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Pullman is 1361.2 miles (2190.7 km) as the crow flies. Pullman is located WNW of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1633.5 miles, taking about 32h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 14min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri and Pullman in Washington.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Pullman. 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 Pullman

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 52min $157 - $193 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 26min $131–$245* Budget
Train ~42h 44min $196–$572* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Missouri & Pullman

Quick Facts

Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m elevation
Pullman
46.73°N, 117.18°W
America/Los_Angeles
717m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 454 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 113 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients