How far is Columbia, TN from Farragut, TN?

The driving distance from Columbia, TN to Farragut, TN is about 207.5 miles (333.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
207.46 mi
03h 48m
Flight
162.66 mi
261.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.66 mi
Kilometers
261.77 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.46 mi
Kilometers
333.87 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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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 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farragut
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00 AM EDT
Return by in Columbia
Thu, Apr 23, 9:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-04-23T02:11
Arrive Farragut
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbia
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Columbia
103.6 mi
01h 54m
To Farragut
103.8 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Farragut.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Farragut.

  1. 1

    Start on West 7th Street

    24 m · 6 sec · West 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Garden Street

    2506 ft · 50 sec · North Garden Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Nashville Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bear Creek Pike

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Bear Creek Pike

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    1845 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville

    1120 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro

    2889 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    45 mi · 48 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    137.3 mi · 2 hr 29 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Campbell Station Road, Farragut

    859 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Campbell Station Road, Farragut

    50 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto North Campbell Station Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Campbell Station Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Kingston Pike

    2382 ft · 57 sec · Kingston Pike

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West End Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · West End Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West End Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Farragut.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
138 mi · 67%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
45 mi · 22%
Bear Creek Pike
19.7 mi · 9%
North Campbell Station Road
1.46 mi · 1%
Nashville Highway
1.36 mi · 1%
840
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

137 mi · 02h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.8 mi
162.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
01h 54m from Columbia
Leave By
9:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbia and Sunny near Farragut.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Farragut?

The road trip is about 207.5 miles (333.9 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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 103.6 miles from Columbia and 103.8 miles from Farragut.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.60 one way or $55.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Columbia and Farragut, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near Farragut.

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Baxter, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baxter.

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Farragut. Straight-line distance: 162.66 mi (261.77 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.

Population41,826
Coordinates35.6150700, -87.0352800
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Farragut

#2 Farragut

Town of the United States

Population24,045
Coordinates35.8845200, -84.1535300
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-87.03528, 35.61507)
End: Farragut (-84.15353, 35.88452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.32 gal
27.71 L · about $27.60
Round trip
$55.21
14.64 gal · 55.42 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.1 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.60 $55.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.13 $62.26
Premium $4.65 $34.07 $68.13
Diesel $5.30 $38.83 $77.65

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Columbia, TN and Farragut, TN. The current time in Columbia is 02:11:37, although it is 03:11:37 in Farragut.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.