Charleston, West Virginia to Columbia, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Charleston, West Virginia from Columbia, Tennessee?

The distance from Charleston, West Virginia to Columbia, Tennessee is 352.9 miles (568 km) as the crow flies. Columbia, Tennessee is located WSW of Charleston, West Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 423.5 miles, taking about 8h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, West Virginia in West Virginia 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. 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, West Virginia 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.