How far is Columbia, TN from Clinton, TN?
The driving distance from Columbia, TN to Clinton, TN is about 214.1 miles (344.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166 miles (267.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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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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 03m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Clinton.
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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
112.3 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood
1106 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
102 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Harriman Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway
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Continue on West Tri County Boulevard
4.6 mi · 5 min · West Tri County Boulevard
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Turn left onto Oliver Springs Highway
7.1 mi · 13 min · Oliver Springs Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Oak Ridge Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Ridge Turnpike
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Continue on Oak Ridge Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Ridge Highway
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Continue on South Charles G Seivers Boulevard
117 m · 7 sec · South Charles G Seivers Boulevard
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Continue on South Charles G. Seivers Boulevard
2198 ft · 42 sec · South Charles G. Seivers Boulevard
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Continue on South Charles G Seivers Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Charles G Seivers Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2745 ft · 50 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
41 m · 8 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Clinton.
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
112 mi · 02h 01m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Clinton?
The road trip is about 214.1 miles (344.5 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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 106.9 miles from Columbia and 107.1 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166 miles (267.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 8:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.47 one way or $56.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Columbia and Clinton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Clinton.
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 Clinton. Straight-line distance: 166.04 mi (267.22 km).
#1 Columbia
The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.
| Population | 41,826 |
| Coordinates | 35.6150700, -87.0352800 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clinton
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 10,119 |
| Coordinates | 36.1034100, -84.1318600 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton (-84.13186, 36.10341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 344 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $28.47 | $56.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.11 | $64.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.14 | $70.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.05 | $80.09 |
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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