Blue Springs to Columbia, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

462.2 miles 743.8 km · straight line
554.6 miles estimated 892.6 km · driving distance
11h 9min estimated drive time
$53 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
118° ESE bearing direction

How far is Blue Springs from Columbia, Tennessee?

The distance from Blue Springs to Columbia, Tennessee is 462.2 miles (743.8 km) as the crow flies. Columbia, Tennessee is located ESE of Blue Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 554.6 miles, taking about 11h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Blue Springs in Missouri and Columbia, Tennessee in Tennessee.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Blue Springs and Columbia, Tennessee. 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 Blue Springs to Columbia, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 9min $53 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 23min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~10h 36min $67–$194* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Blue Springs & Columbia, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Blue Springs
39.02°N, 94.28°W
America/Chicago
297m elevation
Columbia, Tennessee
35.62°N, 87.04°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 154 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients