Driving from Springfield to Columbia
Columbia lies 211 km (131 mi) north-east of Springfield, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 51 min without stops, over roughly 257 km (160 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Springfield | Columbia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 170,188 | 129,330 |
| Elevation | 399 m (1,309 ft) | 219 m (719 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 65801–65899 | 65201–65218 |
Where to book car hire from Springfield to Columbia
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Staying in Columbia
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Common questions
How far is Columbia from Springfield?
211 km (131 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Springfield; by road roughly 257 km (160 mi).
How long does it take to get from Springfield to Columbia by car?
About 2 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Springfield and Columbia?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.