Clarksdale to Columbia, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

222.9 miles 358.7 km · straight line
278.6 miles estimated 448.4 km · driving distance
5h 36min estimated drive time
$27 - $33 estimated fuel cost
~57min flight time
63° ENE bearing direction

How far is Clarksdale from Columbia, Tennessee?

The distance from Clarksdale to Columbia, Tennessee is 222.9 miles (358.7 km) as the crow flies. Columbia, Tennessee is located ENE of Clarksdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 278.6 miles, taking about 5h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 57min. Both are located in United States — Clarksdale in Mississippi 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 Clarksdale 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 Clarksdale to Columbia, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 36min $27 - $33 Flexible stops
Fly ~57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 43min $22–$42* Budget
Train ~5h 19min $33–$98* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clarksdale & Columbia, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Clarksdale
34.20°N, 90.57°W
America/Chicago
53m 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 74 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 19 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 111.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients