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

811 miles 1305.1 km · straight line
973.1 miles estimated 1566.1 km · driving distance
19h 35min estimated drive time
$94 - $115 estimated fuel cost
~2h 8min flight time
67° ENE bearing direction

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

The distance from Beaumont, Texas to Columbia, South Carolina is 811 miles (1305.1 km) as the crow flies. Columbia, South Carolina is located ENE of Beaumont, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 973.1 miles, taking about 19h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Beaumont, 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 Beaumont, 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.

How to Get from Beaumont, Texas to Columbia, South Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 35min $94 - $115 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 30min $78–$146* Budget
Train ~25h 28min $117–$341* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Beaumont, Texas & Columbia, South Carolina

Quick Facts

Beaumont, Texas
30.09°N, 94.10°W
America/Chicago
5m 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 270 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients