College Station to Columbia, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

638.5 miles 1027.6 km · straight line
766.2 miles estimated 1233.1 km · driving distance
15h 25min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
55° NE bearing direction

How far is College Station from Columbia, Tennessee?

The distance from College Station to Columbia, Tennessee is 638.5 miles (1027.6 km) as the crow flies. Columbia, Tennessee is located NE of College Station. By car, the driving distance is approximately 766.2 miles, taking about 15h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — College Station in Texas and Columbia, Tennessee in Tennessee.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 College Station 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 College Station to Columbia, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 25min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 30min $61–$115* Budget
Train ~20h 3min $92–$268* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between College Station & Columbia, Tennessee

Quick Facts

College Station
30.63°N, 96.33°W
America/Chicago
103m 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 213 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients