Arlington, Texas to Columbia, South Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Arlington, Texas from Columbia, South Carolina?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Columbia, South Carolina is 930.6 miles (1497.7 km) as the crow flies. Columbia, South Carolina is located E of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1116.7 miles, taking about 22h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas in Texas 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. 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 Arlington, Texas 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.