How far is Columbia, TN from Alcoa, TN?
The driving distance from Columbia, TN to Alcoa, TN is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.2 miles (277.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Alcoa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Alcoa.
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Start on West 7th Street
24 m · 6 sec · West 7th Street
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Turn right onto North Garden Street
2506 ft · 50 sec · North Garden Street
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Continue on Nashville Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Nashville Highway
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Turn right onto Bear Creek Pike
7.2 mi · 8 min · Bear Creek Pike
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Take the exit left
1845 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville
1120 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro
2889 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
45 mi · 48 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
140.2 mi · 2 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 140 East, Primary SR 162 North: Oak Ridge, Maryville
1372 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 140 East: Maryville
1129 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pellissippi Parkway
10.7 mi · 13 min · Pellissippi Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South: Alcoa, Maryville
2223 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alcoa Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Alcoa Highway
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Take the exit slight left
101 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto North Wright Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · North Wright Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Edison Street
1313 ft · 37 sec · East Edison Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Springbrook Road
29 m · 3 sec · Springbrook Road
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Turn left onto Springbrook Road
35 m · 5 sec · Springbrook Road
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Continue on Springbrook Road
12 m · 1 sec · Springbrook Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Springbrook Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Alcoa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
140 mi · 02h 32m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Columbia and Partly Sunny near Alcoa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Alcoa?
The road trip is about 223.3 miles (359.3 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?
Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.5 miles from Columbia and 111.7 miles from Alcoa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.2 miles (277.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.72 one way or $59.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Columbia and Alcoa, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Columbia and Partly Sunny near Alcoa.
Stop Ideas Near Baxter
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 Baxter.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Alcoa. Straight-line distance: 172.19 mi (277.11 km).
#1 Columbia
The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.
| Population | 41,826 |
| Coordinates | 35.6150700, -87.0352800 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alcoa
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 10,382 |
| Coordinates | 35.7895300, -83.9737900 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alcoa (-83.97379, 35.78953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 359 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $29.72 | $59.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.51 | $67.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.67 | $73.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.80 | $83.59 |
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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