Columbia, Missouri to Vernon Hills: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Vernon Hills?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Vernon Hills is 321.1 miles (516.8 km) as the crow flies. Vernon Hills is located NE of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 385.4 miles, taking about 7h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri and Vernon Hills in Illinois.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Vernon Hills. 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.