Ann Arbor to Columbia, South Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

590.4 miles 950.1 km · straight line
708.4 miles estimated 1140.1 km · driving distance
14h 15min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
165° SSE bearing direction

How far is Ann Arbor from Columbia, South Carolina?

The distance from Ann Arbor to Columbia, South Carolina is 590.4 miles (950.1 km) as the crow flies. Columbia, South Carolina is located SSE of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 708.4 miles, taking about 14h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Ann Arbor in Michigan and Columbia, South Carolina in South Carolina.

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. 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 Ann Arbor and Columbia, South Carolina. 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 Ann Arbor to Columbia, South Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 15min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 6min $57–$106* Budget
Train ~18h 32min $85–$248* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ann Arbor & Columbia, South Carolina

Quick Facts

Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m elevation
Columbia, South Carolina
34.00°N, 81.03°W
America/New_York
89m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 197 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients