Columbia, Tennessee to Nashville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

40.4 miles 65 km · straight line
47.3 miles actual route 76.2 km · driving distance
56min estimated drive time
$5 - $6 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
20° NNE bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Tennessee from Nashville?

The distance from Columbia, Tennessee to Nashville is 40.4 miles (65 km) as the crow flies. Nashville is located NNE of Columbia, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 47.3 miles, taking about 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Nashville. 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 Nashville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 56min $5 - $6 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Tennessee & Nashville

Quick Facts

Columbia, Tennessee
35.62°N, 87.04°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 13 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 616.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM