Columbia, Missouri to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

360 miles 579.3 km · straight line
430.8 miles actual route 693.3 km · driving distance
8h 7min estimated drive time
$41 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
121° ESE bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Nashville?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Nashville is 360 miles (579.3 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located ESE of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 430.8 miles, taking about 8h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri and Nashville in Tennessee.

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 Columbia, Missouri and Nashville. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 7min $41 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 44min $34–$65* Budget
Train ~7h 43min $52–$151* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Missouri & Nashville

Quick Facts

Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m elevation
Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 120 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM