Columbia, Missouri to Johnson City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

575.4 miles 926 km · straight line
690.5 miles estimated 1111.2 km · driving distance
13h 53min estimated drive time
$66 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
105° ESE bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Johnson City?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Johnson City is 575.4 miles (926 km) as the crow flies. Johnson City is located ESE of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 690.5 miles, taking about 13h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri and Johnson City 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 Columbia, Missouri and Johnson City. 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 Columbia, Missouri to Johnson City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 53min $66 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 40min $55–$104* Budget
Train ~18h 3min $83–$242* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Missouri & Johnson City

Quick Facts

Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m elevation
Johnson City
36.31°N, 82.35°W
America/New_York
498m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 192 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients