Columbia, Tennessee to Columbus, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

372.4 miles 599.3 km · straight line
426.4 miles actual route 686.3 km · driving distance
8h 7min estimated drive time
$41 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
35° NE bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Tennessee from Columbus, Ohio?

The distance from Columbia, Tennessee to Columbus, Ohio is 372.4 miles (599.3 km) as the crow flies. Columbus, Ohio is located NE of Columbia, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 426.4 miles, taking about 8h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Tennessee in Tennessee and Columbus, Ohio in Ohio.

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, Tennessee and Columbus, Ohio. 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, Tennessee to Columbus, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 7min $41 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 44min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~7h 43min $51–$149* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Tennessee & Columbus, Ohio

Quick Facts

Columbia, Tennessee
35.62°N, 87.04°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 124 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM