Origin
Columbia, TN
Late night in Columbia on Sunday
Local time
5:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbia, TN to La Vergne, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
52.3 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Columbia, TN
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La Vergne, TN
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Trip Overview
Columbia, TN to La Vergne, TN is 52.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 6 minutes via I 65 and Bear Creek Pike, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Tennessee, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a relatively short trip, making it ideal for a quick journey or an add-on to a larger itinerary. The profile suggests a highway-focused experience, so expect efficient travel. You'll find it's a straightforward route with minimal complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 27.8 mi | 29m |
| Bear Creek Pike | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| Old Hickory Boulevard | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| I 24 | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Bell Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Waldron Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Nashville Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Garden Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 27.8 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia, TN and La Vergne, TN.
1
Start on West 7th Street
79 ft
·
6 sec
·
West 7th Street
2
Turn right onto US 31; US 412 Business
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Garden Street
3
Continue on US 31; US 412 Business
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Nashville Highway
4
Turn right onto US 412
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Bear Creek Pike
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
6
Merge onto I 65
28 mi
·
29 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 74A
Toward SR 254 East: Old Hickory Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto SR 254
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Old Hickory Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on TN 254
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Bell Road
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
11
Merge onto I 24
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 64
Toward Waldron Road, La Vergne
Use the right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
279 ft
·
6 sec
Toward La Vergne, Waldron Road
Use the right lane.
14
Turn slight right onto Waldron Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Waldron Road
15
Continue on Parthenon Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Parthenon Boulevard
16
Turn right onto International Boulevard
395 ft
·
22 sec
·
International Boulevard
17
Turn left onto Waldron Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Waldron Road
18
Turn right onto Mason Road
109 ft
·
4 sec
·
Mason Road
19
Arrive at destination
Mason Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Columbia, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 9.1 and 50.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
9.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
9.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
37.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward SR 254 East: Old Hickory Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 74A
Toward SR 254 East: Old Hickory Boulevard
8
49.9 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward Waldron Road, La Vergne
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 64
Toward Waldron Road, La Vergne
9
50.1 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight right at fork toward La Vergne, Waldron Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward La Vergne, Waldron Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.18 one way
$16.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.98 | $17.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.06 | $20.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.55 | $23.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
La Vergne, TN
Late night in La Vergne on Sunday
Local time
5:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
84°F
Belle Meade, TN
26 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
32 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 6m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily highway-focused, with 62% of the journey on faster roads like I 65. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the trip, including a longest stretch of 27.8 miles on I 65 without significant interruptions. While the majority is on main highways, the inclusion of roads like Bear Creek Pike and Old Hickory Boulevard suggests you'll encounter some stretches with more local traffic and potentially lower speed limits as you approach your destination. Expect a blend of efficient interstate travel and more community-oriented road segments.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.8 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and Bear Creek Pike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.3 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 9.4 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Columbia, TN
Full guide →Columbia is the county seat of Maury County in Central Tennessee, and is 50 miles south of Nashville. It is home to an estimated 38,224 people and hosts a mule day festival the first weekend of April every year. It is more famously known for being the hometown of the 11th President of the United States, James K. Polk. In addition, numerous antebellum homes are located around the city including Ripavilla, the Atheneum, Elm Springs, Rattle and Snap, and Hamilton Place to name a few. It is a city rich in history and culture endearingly known by its locals as "The Dimple of the Universe". It's safe to say the South has had its moments of racism and racial unrest, but Columbia seems to take it to a higher level. From indiscriminate lynchings as though they were pastimes to a race riot in 1946, racism has seemed pretty systemic here.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 52.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.8 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at La Vergne, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 9.4 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Stones River National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at La Vergne, TN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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