Columbia, TN Road Trips

Columbia, TN serves as a useful starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 28 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 21-mile quick runs to 333-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Columbia, TN spread mainly east and west, covering a wide geographic range.

city in and county seat of Maury County, Tennessee, United States

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Trip Routes

34

Longest Drive

333.2 mi

Bristol, TN

Quickest Drive

32m

Lewisburg, TN

Plan Around Columbia, TN

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Columbia, TN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Bristol, TN to Columbia, TN 333.2 mi · 6h 5m Knoxville, TN to Columbia, TN 221.2 mi · 4h 3m Clinton, TN to Columbia, TN 214.2 mi · 4h 2m Athens, TN to Columbia, TN 208.1 mi · 3h 58m

Continue From Columbia, TN

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Columbia, TN to Morristown, TN 261.3 mi · 4h 54m Columbia, TN to Brentwood, TN 213.9 mi · 3h 58m Columbia, TN to Memphis, TN 196.8 mi · 3h 46m Columbia, TN to Bartlett, TN 181.7 mi · 3h 32m

Trips from Columbia, TN

Columbia, TN to Morristown, TN

261.3 mi 4h 54m

Columbia, TN to Brentwood, TN

213.9 mi 3h 58m

Columbia, TN to Memphis, TN

196.8 mi 3h 46m

Columbia, TN to Bartlett, TN

181.7 mi 3h 32m

Columbia, TN to Cleveland, TN

178.5 mi 3h 26m

Columbia, TN to Union City, TN

168.1 mi 3h 24m

Columbia, TN to Arlington, TN

167.9 mi 3h 16m

Columbia, TN to Middle Valley, TN

165.7 mi 3h 12m

Columbia, TN to Soddy-Daisy, TN

165.2 mi 3h 8m

Columbia, TN to East Brainerd, TN

159.5 mi 3h 4m

Columbia, TN to Dyersburg, TN

157 mi 3h 7m

Columbia, TN to Crossville, TN

154 mi 2h 50m

Columbia, TN to Red Bank, TN

153.9 mi 2h 56m

Columbia, TN to East Ridge, TN

152.2 mi 2h 52m

Columbia, TN to Chattanooga, TN

148.9 mi 2h 48m

Columbia, TN to Smyrna, TN

114.3 mi 2h 25m

Columbia, TN to Jackson, TN

113.8 mi 2h 16m

Columbia, TN to Clarksville, TN

74 mi 1h 42m

Driving from Columbia, TN

On average, trips departing from Columbia, TN run 135 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 38m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 333 miles (6h 5m), while the shortest is just 21 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Columbia, TN most often head toward Bristol, TN (332.8 mi, 6h 5m), Morristown, TN (261.3 mi, 4h 54m), Brentwood, TN (213.9 mi, 3h 58m), Memphis, TN (196.8 mi, 3h 46m), and Bartlett, TN (181.7 mi, 3h 32m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in TN currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 135-mile trip from Columbia, TN, budget about $20 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 28 mapped routes leaving Columbia, TN and 9 routes heading into Columbia, TN, covering 37 total connections. Distances range from 21 to 333 miles.

The longest mapped route from Columbia, TN covers 333 miles and takes approximately 6h 5m. Shorter options start at just 21 miles.

The average route from Columbia, TN runs about 135 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 38m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 135-mile trip from Columbia, TN costs roughly $20 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Columbia, TN include Bristol, TN, Morristown, TN, Brentwood, TN and Memphis, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.