Cleveland, Tennessee to Columbus, Mississippi: Road Trip Guide & Distance

232.9 miles 374.8 km · straight line
291.1 miles estimated 468.5 km · driving distance
5h 51min estimated drive time
$28 - $34 estimated fuel cost
~58min flight time
241° WSW bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Tennessee from Columbus, Mississippi?

The distance from Cleveland, Tennessee to Columbus, Mississippi is 232.9 miles (374.8 km) as the crow flies. Columbus, Mississippi is located WSW of Cleveland, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 291.1 miles, taking about 5h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 58min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Tennessee in Tennessee and Columbus, Mississippi in Mississippi.

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. 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 Cleveland, Tennessee and Columbus, Mississippi. 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 Columbus, Mississippi

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 & Columbus, Mississippi

Quick Facts

Cleveland, Tennessee
35.16°N, 84.88°W
America/New_York
265m elevation
Columbus, Mississippi
33.50°N, 88.43°W
America/Chicago
66m 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 106.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients