Columbia, Tennessee to Florence, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

67 miles 107.8 km · straight line
83.8 miles estimated 134.8 km · driving distance
1h 41min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
213° SSW bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Tennessee from Florence, Alabama?

The distance from Columbia, Tennessee to Florence, Alabama is 67 miles (107.8 km) as the crow flies. Florence, Alabama is located SSW of Columbia, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 83.8 miles, taking about 1h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Tennessee in Tennessee and Florence, Alabama in Alabama.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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, Tennessee and Florence, Alabama. 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, Tennessee to Florence, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 41min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 1min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 36min $10–$29* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Tennessee & Florence, Alabama

Quick Facts

Columbia, Tennessee
35.62°N, 87.04°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Florence, Alabama
34.80°N, 87.68°W
America/Chicago
167m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 22 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 371.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients