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

211.6 miles 340.5 km · straight line
264.5 miles estimated 425.6 km · driving distance
5h 19min estimated drive time
$25 - $31 estimated fuel cost
~56min flight time
45° NE bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Tennessee from Richmond, Kentucky?

The distance from Columbia, Tennessee to Richmond, Kentucky is 211.6 miles (340.5 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Kentucky is located NE of Columbia, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 264.5 miles, taking about 5h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 56min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Tennessee in Tennessee and Richmond, 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 Richmond, 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 Richmond, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 19min $25 - $31 Flexible stops
Fly ~56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 23min $21–$40* Budget
Train ~5h 3min $32–$93* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Tennessee & Richmond, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Columbia, Tennessee
35.62°N, 87.04°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Richmond, Kentucky
37.75°N, 84.29°W
America/New_York
289m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 71 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 18 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 117.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients