How far is Columbia, TN from La Vergne, TN?

The driving distance from Columbia, TN to La Vergne, TN is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.33 mi
01h 06m
Flight
37.56 mi
60.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.56 mi
Kilometers
60.45 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.33 mi
Kilometers
84.21 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Vergne
Wed, Apr 15, 9:43 PM CDT
Return by in Columbia
Wed, Apr 15, 10:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-04-15T20:36
Arrive La Vergne
Wed, Apr 15, 9:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbia
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Franklin
TN

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

From Columbia
26.2 mi
00h 33m
To La Vergne
26.2 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and La Vergne.

  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

    27.8 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 254 East: Old Hickory Boulevard

    1813 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Old Hickory Boulevard

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Old Hickory Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Bell Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Bell Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    2055 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Waldron Road, La Vergne

    721 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on La Vergne, Waldron Road

    85 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Waldron Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Waldron Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Parthenon Boulevard

    757 ft · 21 sec · Parthenon Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto International Boulevard

    121 m · 22 sec · International Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Waldron Road

    1 km · 2 min · Waldron Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Mason Road

    33 m · 5 sec · Mason Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mason Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bear Creek Pike
35.4 mi · 68%
I 24 East
5.1 mi · 10%
Old Hickory Boulevard
4.83 mi · 9%
Bell Road
2.39 mi · 5%
Waldron Road
2.16 mi · 4%
Nashville Highway
1.36 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Bear Creek Pike

Merge slight left

27.8 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
37.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
00h 33m from Columbia
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Columbia and Mostly Sunny near La Vergne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbia to La Vergne?

The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Columbia and 26.2 miles from La Vergne.

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

The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Columbia and Mostly Sunny near La Vergne.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Franklin, 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 Franklin.

BUS

Nashville, TN

27 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

81 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and La Vergne. Straight-line distance: 37.56 mi (60.45 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.

Population41,826
Coordinates35.6150700, -87.0352800
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
La Vergne

#2 La Vergne

City in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States

Population35,646
Coordinates36.0156200, -86.5819400
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-87.03528, 35.61507)
End: La Vergne (-86.58194, 36.01562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.77 L · about $6.75
Round trip
$13.50
3.58 gal · 13.54 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.75 $13.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.61 $15.23
Premium $4.65 $8.33 $16.66
Diesel $5.30 $9.49 $18.99

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and La Vergne. The current time is 20:36:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.