How far is it from Columbia, IL, to Sparta, IL, ?

The distance between Columbia, IL, and Sparta, IL, is 44 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Columbia, IL, to Sparta, IL, ?

The drive from Columbia, IL, to Sparta, IL, takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Columbia, IL, to Sparta, IL, ?

The fastest route from Columbia, IL, to Sparta, IL, covers 44 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Which direction is Sparta, IL from Columbia, IL?

Sparta, IL lies roughly to the south-east of Columbia, IL.

Which roads does the route from Columbia, IL to Sparta, IL follow?

The drive from Columbia, IL to Sparta, IL mainly follows IL 3.

Which towns do you pass between Columbia, IL and Sparta, IL?

Towns on the route from Columbia, IL to Sparta, IL include Millstadt, Waterloo, Red Bud, Marissa.

Are there charging stations between Columbia, IL and Sparta, IL?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Columbia, IL to Sparta, IL, including Commerce Bank - Arnold (350 kW); Lowes of S. Saint Louis, MO (350 kW); South Lakeview Plaza (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 11.

Columbia, IL Sparta, IL

Distance: 44 miDuration: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Columbia, IL to Sparta, IL takes about 1 h 10 min via IL 3. The distance is 44 mi. The straight-line distance is 35 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Millstadt, IL, Smithton, IL, Freeburg, IL. Driving directions

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Driving directions11 · 44 mi

1 Depart right onto Gedern Drive 1 mi
2 Continue slightly left onto Gedern Drive 91 yd
3 At end of road, turn left onto Quarry Road 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Palmer Road 1 mi
5 Take ramp slightly left 1 mi
6 Merge slightly left 27 mi
7 Continue straight 13 mi
8 Turn left onto Plum Creek Road 2 mi

9 Turn right 2 mi
10 Turn left 1 mi
11 Arrive left

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The return trip from Sparta, IL to Columbia, IL covers roughly the same distance, 44 mi.

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Charging points along the way

11 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 43 mi

Commerce Bank - ArnoldCCS, CHAdeMO · 956 Jeffco Blvd, Arnold, MO, 63010350 kW
Lowes of S. Saint Louis, MOCCS · 932 Loughborough Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63111350 kW
South Lakeview PlazaCCS, CHAdeMO · 4430 Lemay Ferry Road, Saint Louis, MO, 63129350 kW
Southfield CenterCCS, CHAdeMO · 5400 Southfield Center, Saint Louis, MO, 63123350 kW
South County Center - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 18 South County Center Way, St. Louis, MO, 63129250 kW

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Sparta, IL → Freeburg, IL29 mi · 55 min Sparta, IL → Ellis Grove, IL31 mi · 55 min Sparta, IL → Irvington, IL55 mi · 1 h 25 min Sparta, IL → Bloomsdale, MO56 mi · 1 h 40 min Sparta, IL → Bush, IL58 mi · 1 h 30 min Sparta, IL → Cool Valley, MO60 mi · 1 h 35 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 3, 2026.

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How far is it from Columbia, IL, {fromState} to Sparta, IL, {toState}?: The distance between Columbia, IL, {fromState} and Sparta, IL, {toState} is 44 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia, IL, {fromState} to Sparta, IL, {toState}?: The drive from Columbia, IL, {fromState} to Sparta, IL, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Columbia, IL, {fromState} to Sparta, IL, {toState}?: The fastest route from Columbia, IL, {fromState} to Sparta, IL, {toState} covers 44 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Sparta, IL from Columbia, IL?: Sparta, IL lies roughly to the south-east of Columbia, IL.
Which roads does the route from Columbia, IL to Sparta, IL follow?: The drive from Columbia, IL to Sparta, IL mainly follows IL 3.
Which towns do you pass between Columbia, IL and Sparta, IL?: Towns on the route from Columbia, IL to Sparta, IL include Millstadt, Waterloo, Red Bud, Marissa.
Are there charging stations between Columbia, IL and Sparta, IL?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Columbia, IL to Sparta, IL, including Commerce Bank - Arnold (350 kW); Lowes of S. Saint Louis, MO (350 kW); South Lakeview Plaza (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 11.

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