Clarksville to Columbia, South Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

397.2 miles 639.2 km · straight line
476.6 miles estimated 767 km · driving distance
9h 35min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
114° ESE bearing direction

How far is Clarksville from Columbia, South Carolina?

The distance from Clarksville to Columbia, South Carolina is 397.2 miles (639.2 km) as the crow flies. Columbia, South Carolina is located ESE of Clarksville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 476.6 miles, taking about 9h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Clarksville in Tennessee and Columbia, South Carolina in South Carolina.

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. 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 Clarksville and Columbia, South Carolina. 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, South Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 35min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 30min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 6min $57–$167* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clarksville & Columbia, South Carolina

Quick Facts

Clarksville
36.53°N, 87.36°W
America/Chicago
145m elevation
Columbia, South Carolina
34.00°N, 81.03°W
America/New_York
89m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 132 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients