How far is Columbia, TN from East Ridge, TN?
The driving distance from Columbia, TN to East Ridge, TN is about 271.3 miles (436.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.2 miles (348 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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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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 05h 03m.
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 in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and East Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and East Ridge.
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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
149.1 mi · 2 hr 42 min
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Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
7.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25E: Morristown, White Pine
3193 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Davy Crockett Parkway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Davy Crockett Parkway
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Turn right onto Morelock Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Morelock Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Reeds Chapel Road
76 m · 10 sec · Reeds Chapel Road
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Turn left onto Elgin Drive
1.1 km · 3 min · Elgin Drive
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Turn left onto Rosa Circle
87 m · 13 sec · Rosa Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rosa Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and East Ridge.
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
149 mi · 02h 42m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Columbia and Rain Showers near East Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to East Ridge?
The road trip is about 271.3 miles (436.6 km) and usually takes 05h 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?
Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.5 miles from Columbia and 135.8 miles from East Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.2 miles (348 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.1 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 6:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.09 one way or $72.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Columbia and East Ridge, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Columbia and Rain Showers near East Ridge.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and East Ridge. Straight-line distance: 216.21 mi (347.95 km).
#1 Columbia
The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.
| Population | 41,826 |
| Coordinates | 35.6150700, -87.0352800 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Ridge
City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 21,205 |
| Coordinates | 36.2523200, -83.2512800 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Ridge (-83.25128, 36.25232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 437 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $36.09 | $72.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.70 | $81.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.54 | $89.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.76 | $101.52 |
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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