Chesterfield to Columbia, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

287 miles 461.9 km · straight line
358.8 miles estimated 577.4 km · driving distance
7h 13min estimated drive time
$35 - $42 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
136° SE bearing direction

How far is Chesterfield from Columbia, Tennessee?

The distance from Chesterfield to Columbia, Tennessee is 287 miles (461.9 km) as the crow flies. Columbia, Tennessee is located SE of Chesterfield. By car, the driving distance is approximately 358.8 miles, taking about 7h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Chesterfield in Missouri and Columbia, Tennessee in Tennessee.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield to Columbia, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 13min $35 - $42 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 40min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 51min $43–$126* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chesterfield & Columbia, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Chesterfield
38.66°N, 90.58°W
America/Chicago
144m 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 96 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 86.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients