How far is Columbia, TN from Springfield, TN?
The driving distance from Columbia, TN to Springfield, TN is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Springfield.
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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
35.8 mi · 39 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville
1720 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
665 ft · 10 sec · Downtown Loop
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Continue on Downtown Loop
2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on Downtown Loop
2.8 mi · 4 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 431: Springfield, Joelton
2117 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Whites Creek Pike
4.9 mi · 6 min · Whites Creek Pike
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Continue on Tom Austin Highway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Tom Austin Highway
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Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Memorial Boulevard
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Turn left onto East 5th Avenue
883 ft · 22 sec · East 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
14 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Springfield.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Bear Creek Pike
Merge slight left
35.8 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Sunny leaving Columbia and Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Springfield?
The road trip is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Brentwood Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.6 miles from Columbia and 37.5 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.99 one way or $19.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Brentwood Estates
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 62.35 mi (100.34 km).
#1 Columbia
The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.
| Population | 41,826 |
| Coordinates | 35.6150700, -87.0352800 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springfield
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 17,288 |
| Coordinates | 36.5092100, -86.8850000 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springfield (-86.885, 36.50921)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $9.99 | $19.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.27 | $22.54 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.33 | $24.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.06 | $28.11 |
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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