How far is Cleveland, TN from Columbia, TN?
The driving distance from Cleveland, TN to Columbia, TN is about 180.1 miles (289.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Columbia.
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Start on Inman Street West
21 m · 9 sec · Inman Street West
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Turn left onto Broad Street Southwest
726 ft · 19 sec · Broad Street Southwest
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Turn right onto 3rd Street Southwest
1158 ft · 23 sec · 3rd Street Southwest
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Continue on Lee Highway
1399 ft · 35 sec · Lee Highway
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Turn left onto South Lee Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Lee Highway
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Take the ramp right
1465 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit left
1530 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
111.9 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.8 mi · 22 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
1805 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill
1053 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 412: Columbia
49 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Bear Creek Pike
7.1 mi · 8 min · Bear Creek Pike
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Turn left onto Nashville Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Nashville Highway
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Continue on North Garden Street
2506 ft · 58 sec · North Garden Street
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Turn left onto West 7th Street
24 m · 2 sec · West 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Columbia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Chattanooga
Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
112 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Cleveland and Mostly Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Columbia?
The road trip is about 180.1 miles (289.9 km) and usually takes 03h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90 miles from Cleveland and 90.1 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.98 one way or $47.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cleveland and Columbia, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cleveland and Mostly Sunny near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Manchester
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manchester.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 125.6 mi (202.13 km).
#1 Cleveland
A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.
| Population | 45,948 |
| Coordinates | 35.1595200, -84.8766100 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia
The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.
| Population | 41,826 |
| Coordinates | 35.6150700, -87.0352800 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbia (-87.03528, 35.61507)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $23.98 | $47.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.05 | $54.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.60 | $59.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.73 | $67.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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