Bristol, Tennessee to Columbus, Georgia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

327 miles 526.3 km · straight line
392.5 miles estimated 631.6 km · driving distance
7h 54min estimated drive time
$38 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
210° SSW bearing direction

How far is Bristol, Tennessee from Columbus, Georgia?

The distance from Bristol, Tennessee to Columbus, Georgia is 327 miles (526.3 km) as the crow flies. Columbus, Georgia is located SSW of Bristol, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 392.5 miles, taking about 7h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Bristol, Tennessee in Tennessee and Columbus, Georgia in Georgia.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bristol, Tennessee and Columbus, Georgia. 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 Bristol, Tennessee to Columbus, Georgia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 54min $38 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 29min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 30min $47–$137* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bristol, Tennessee & Columbus, Georgia

Quick Facts

Bristol, Tennessee
36.60°N, 82.19°W
America/New_York
511m elevation
Columbus, Georgia
32.46°N, 84.99°W
America/New_York
82m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 109 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients