How far is Columbia, TN from Arlington, TN?
The driving distance from Columbia, TN to Arlington, TN is about 70.2 miles (113 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Arlington.
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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
2333 ft · 53 sec · North Garden Street
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Turn left onto James M Campbell Boulevard North
2342 ft · 41 sec · James M Campbell Boulevard North
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Continue on Santa Fe Pike
7.2 mi · 9 min · Santa Fe Pike
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Continue on State Highway 7
21.3 mi · 25 min · State Highway 7
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Continue on State Highway 46
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 46
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Continue on State HWY 46
8.4 mi · 12 min · State HWY 46
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Turn left onto East College Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East College Street
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Continue on West College Street
147 m · 10 sec · West College Street
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Turn right onto Pond Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Pond Road
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Continue on Yellow Creek Road
14.1 mi · 25 min · Yellow Creek Road
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Turn left
5.2 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Arlington Street
566 ft · 27 sec · Arlington Street
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Turn right onto West Roby Street
9 m · 1 sec · West Roby Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Roby Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Arlington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
State Highway 7
Continue on State Highway 7
21.3 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Cloudy leaving Columbia and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Arlington?
The road trip is about 70.2 miles (113 km) and usually takes 01h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from Columbia and 35.1 miles from Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Columbia and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Burns
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 Burns.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 61.42 mi (98.84 km).
#1 Columbia
The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.
| Population | 41,826 |
| Coordinates | 35.6150700, -87.0352800 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arlington
Town in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 11,748 |
| Coordinates | 36.3145000, -87.7130800 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arlington (-87.71308, 36.3145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.35 | $18.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.55 | $21.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.54 | $23.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.15 | $26.31 |
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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