How far is Columbia, TN from Nolensville, TN?
The driving distance from Columbia, TN to Nolensville, TN is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Nolensville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Nolensville.
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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
10 mi · 11 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31A, US 41A: Shelbyville, Lewisburg
2341 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Horton Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Horton Highway
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Continue on Nolensville Road
7 mi · 10 min · Nolensville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nolensville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Nolensville.
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.
Bear Creek Pike
Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbia and Partly Cloudy near Nolensville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Nolensville?
The road trip is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Thompson's Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Columbia and 20.2 miles from Nolensville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbia and Partly Cloudy near Nolensville.
Stop Ideas Near Thompson's Station
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 Thompson's Station.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Nolensville. Straight-line distance: 31.04 mi (49.95 km).
#1 Columbia
The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.
| Population | 41,826 |
| Coordinates | 35.6150700, -87.0352800 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nolensville
City is located in Williamson County, Tennessee.
| Population | 11,145 |
| Coordinates | 35.9522900, -86.6694400 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nolensville (-86.66944, 35.95229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.39 | $10.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.08 | $12.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.66 | $13.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.58 | $15.17 |
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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