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

199.3 miles 320.7 km · straight line
249.1 miles estimated 400.9 km · driving distance
5h 1min estimated drive time
$24 - $30 estimated fuel cost
~54min flight time
321° NW bearing direction

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

The distance from Columbia, South Carolina to Morristown, Tennessee is 199.3 miles (320.7 km) as the crow flies. Morristown, Tennessee is located NW of Columbia, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 249.1 miles, taking about 5h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 54min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, South Carolina in South Carolina and Morristown, Tennessee in Tennessee.

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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, South Carolina and Morristown, 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 Columbia, South Carolina to Morristown, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 1min $24 - $30 Flexible stops
Fly ~54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 1min $20–$37* Budget
Train ~4h 46min $30–$87* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, South Carolina & Morristown, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Columbia, South Carolina
34.00°N, 81.03°W
America/New_York
89m elevation
Morristown, Tennessee
36.21°N, 83.29°W
America/New_York
397m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 66 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 17 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 125 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients