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

227.4 miles 366 km · straight line
284.3 miles estimated 457.5 km · driving distance
5h 43min estimated drive time
$27 - $34 estimated fuel cost
~57min flight time
169° S bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Tennessee from Montgomery, Alabama?

The distance from Columbia, Tennessee to Montgomery, Alabama is 227.4 miles (366 km) as the crow flies. Montgomery, Alabama is located S of Columbia, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 284.3 miles, taking about 5h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 57min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Tennessee in Tennessee and Montgomery, Alabama in Alabama.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, Tennessee and Montgomery, 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 Montgomery, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 43min $27 - $34 Flexible stops
Fly ~57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 52min $23–$43* Budget
Train ~5h 26min $34–$100* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Tennessee & Montgomery, Alabama

Quick Facts

Columbia, Tennessee
35.62°N, 87.04°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Montgomery, Alabama
32.38°N, 86.31°W
America/Chicago
73m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 76 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 19 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 109.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients