Charleston, South Carolina to Cookeville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

394.1 miles 634.3 km · straight line
473 miles estimated 761.2 km · driving distance
9h 31min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
308° NW bearing direction

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Cookeville?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Cookeville is 394.1 miles (634.3 km) as the crow flies. Cookeville is located NW of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 473 miles, taking about 9h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina and Cookeville 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. 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 Charleston, South Carolina and Cookeville. 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 Charleston, South Carolina to Cookeville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 31min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 25min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 2min $57–$166* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & Cookeville

Quick Facts

Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m elevation
Cookeville
36.16°N, 85.50°W
America/Chicago
334m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 131 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients