Columbia, South Carolina to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Columbia, South Carolina from Nashville?

The distance from Columbia, South Carolina to Nashville is 357.5 miles (575.4 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located WNW of Columbia, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 441.2 miles, taking about 8h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, South Carolina in South Carolina 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. 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 Columbia, South Carolina 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.