Columbia, Missouri to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

782.5 miles 1259.3 km · straight line
915.2 miles actual route 1472.9 km · driving distance
17h 46min estimated drive time
$88 - $108 estimated fuel cost
~2h 4min flight time
102° ESE bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Raleigh?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Raleigh is 782.5 miles (1259.3 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located ESE of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 915.2 miles, taking about 17h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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 Raleigh. 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.

How to Get from Columbia, Missouri to Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 46min $88 - $108 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 19min $73–$137* Budget
Train ~23h 6min $110–$320* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Missouri & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 261 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM