Columbia, Missouri to Zion, Utah: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1128 miles 1815.4 km · straight line
1353.7 miles estimated 2178.5 km · driving distance
27h 14min estimated drive time
$130 - $160 estimated fuel cost
~2h 46min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Zion, Utah?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Zion, Utah is 1128 miles (1815.4 km) as the crow flies. Zion, Utah is located W of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1353.7 miles, taking about 27h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 46min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri and Zion, Utah in Utah.

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 Zion, Utah. 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 Zion, Utah

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 14min $130 - $160 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 41min $108–$203* Budget
Train ~35h 24min $162–$474* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Missouri & Zion, Utah

Quick Facts

Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m elevation
Zion, Utah
37.30°N, 113.03°W
America/Denver
1219m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 376 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 94 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients