How far is Columbia, TN from White House, TN?

The driving distance from Columbia, TN to White House, TN is about 72.7 miles (117 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
72.71 mi
01h 25m
Flight
62.86 mi
101.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.86 mi
Kilometers
101.17 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.71 mi
Kilometers
117.02 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White House
Thu, Apr 16, 1:15 PM CDT
Return by in Columbia
Thu, Apr 16, 2:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-04-16T11:49
Arrive White House
Thu, Apr 16, 1:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Brentwood Estates
TN

City in United States of America

From Columbia
36.4 mi
00h 42m
To White House
36.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and White House.

  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

    35.8 mi · 39 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville

    1720 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    665 ft · 10 sec · Downtown Loop

  9. 9

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    2764 ft · 43 sec · Downtown Loop

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Downtown Loop

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

    Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville

    9 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1170 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    12.4 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 76: Springfield, White House

    2030 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Portland Road

    35 m · 2 sec · Portland Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Portland Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bear Creek Pike
43.4 mi · 60%
I 24 West
21.6 mi · 30%
Downtown Loop
3.43 mi · 5%
Nashville Highway
1.36 mi · 2%
SR 76
0.55 mi · 1%
North Garden Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
62.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brentwood Estates
00h 42m from Columbia
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Columbia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near White House.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbia to White House?

The road trip is about 72.7 miles (117 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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 36.4 miles from Columbia and 36.3 miles from White House.

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

The direct path is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Columbia and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near White House.

Stop Ideas Near Brentwood Estates

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

14 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

77 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and White House. Straight-line distance: 62.86 mi (101.17 km).

Columbia

#1 Columbia

The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.

Population41,826
Coordinates35.6150700, -87.0352800
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
White House

#2 White House

Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America

Population12,975
Coordinates36.4703200, -86.6513800
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia (-87.03528, 35.61507)
End: White House (-86.65138, 36.47032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.71 L · about $9.69
Round trip
$19.38
5.14 gal · 19.42 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.69 $19.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.93 $21.86
Premium $4.65 $11.96 $23.92
Diesel $5.30 $13.63 $27.26

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 White House. The current time is 11:49:20.

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.