Columbia, Tennessee to Lexington, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

218.3 miles 351.4 km · straight line
273 miles estimated 439.3 km · driving distance
5h 29min estimated drive time
$26 - $32 estimated fuel cost
~56min flight time
39° NE bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Tennessee from Lexington, Kentucky?

The distance from Columbia, Tennessee to Lexington, Kentucky is 218.3 miles (351.4 km) as the crow flies. Lexington, Kentucky is located NE of Columbia, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 273 miles, taking about 5h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 56min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Tennessee in Tennessee and Lexington, Kentucky in Kentucky.

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. 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 Lexington, Kentucky. 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 Lexington, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 29min $26 - $32 Flexible stops
Fly ~56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 35min $22–$41* Budget
Train ~5h 13min $33–$96* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Tennessee & Lexington, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Columbia, Tennessee
35.62°N, 87.04°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Lexington, Kentucky
38.04°N, 84.50°W
America/New_York
298m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 73 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 18 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 114 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients