Columbia, Tennessee to Harrisonburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

490.9 miles 790.1 km · straight line
589.1 miles estimated 948.1 km · driving distance
11h 51min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
64° ENE bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Tennessee from Harrisonburg?

The distance from Columbia, Tennessee to Harrisonburg is 490.9 miles (790.1 km) as the crow flies. Harrisonburg is located ENE of Columbia, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 589.1 miles, taking about 11h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Tennessee in Tennessee and Harrisonburg in Virginia.

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 Harrisonburg. 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 Harrisonburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 51min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 13min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~11h 15min $71–$206* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Tennessee & Harrisonburg

Quick Facts

Columbia, Tennessee
35.62°N, 87.04°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Harrisonburg
38.45°N, 78.87°W
America/New_York
404m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 164 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients