Columbia, Tennessee to Salem, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Columbia, Tennessee from Salem, Virginia?

The distance from Columbia, Tennessee to Salem, Virginia is 404.8 miles (651.4 km) as the crow flies. Salem, Virginia is located ENE of Columbia, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 485.7 miles, taking about 9h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Tennessee in Tennessee and Salem, Virginia 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 Salem, Virginia. 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.