Cleveland, Tennessee to Columbia, South Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

232.7 miles 374.5 km · straight line
290.9 miles estimated 468.1 km · driving distance
5h 51min estimated drive time
$28 - $34 estimated fuel cost
~58min flight time
109° ESE bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Tennessee from Columbia, South Carolina?

The distance from Cleveland, Tennessee to Columbia, South Carolina is 232.7 miles (374.5 km) as the crow flies. Columbia, South Carolina is located ESE of Cleveland, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 290.9 miles, taking about 5h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 58min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Tennessee in Tennessee and Columbia, South Carolina in South Carolina.

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 Cleveland, Tennessee 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 Cleveland, Tennessee to Columbia, South Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 51min $28 - $34 Flexible stops
Fly ~58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 1min $23–$44* Budget
Train ~5h 33min $35–$102* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cleveland, Tennessee & Columbia, South Carolina

Quick Facts

Cleveland, Tennessee
35.16°N, 84.88°W
America/New_York
265m 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 78 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 19 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 107 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients