Clarksville to Columbia, Missouri: Road Trip Guide & Distance

319.1 miles 513.6 km · straight line
383 miles estimated 616.3 km · driving distance
7h 42min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
303° WNW bearing direction

How far is Clarksville from Columbia, Missouri?

The distance from Clarksville to Columbia, Missouri is 319.1 miles (513.6 km) as the crow flies. Columbia, Missouri is located WNW of Clarksville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 383 miles, taking about 7h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Clarksville in Tennessee and Columbia, Missouri in Missouri.

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 Clarksville and Columbia, Missouri. 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 Clarksville to Columbia, Missouri

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 42min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 14min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 19min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clarksville & Columbia, Missouri

Quick Facts

Clarksville
36.53°N, 87.36°W
America/Chicago
145m elevation
Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 106 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients