Columbia is just about halfway between St. Louis and Kansas City. Because of the locations of the airports in these two cities, it takes about 1:40 to drive to St. Louis Airport, and 2:15 to drive to Kansas City Airport. Most major airlines fly to these two airports. In addition, TWA offers commuter flights (connecting through St Louis) to Columbia regional airport. To get from St Louis or K.C. airport to Columbia one can either:
(to the University of Missouri) via I-70: Take I-70 to exit 126 (Providence Rd). Take Providence Rd 2 miles south to Rollins St. This is a "T" intersection. Left onto Rollins to Maryland Ave (1st 4-way stop sign). Left on Maryland 1 block to the Turner Ave Garage. Visitor parking is available in the garage Friday afternoon. After 5pm Friday and on weekends parking is free anywhere.
The Stoney Creek Inn is at 1112 S Providence Rd. (573-442-6400) I-70 to Exit 128B, US63. Go south on US63 to Stadium Drive. Go east on Stadium to the intersection of Providence and Stadium. Make a left onto Providence. Hotel is approximately 1 mile down Providence.
The Regency is at 1111 E. Broadway (573-443-2090). As above, except Exit US63 at Broadway (this is before Stadium). Take Broadway for about 2.5 miles into downtown Columbia. The hotel is on the right at the corner of Short St and Broadway and has a large sign.