How far is Lawrenceburg, TN from Columbia, SC?
The driving distance from Lawrenceburg, TN to Columbia, SC is about 471.4 miles (758.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 368.3 miles (592.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 09h 00m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Cobb County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrenceburg and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrenceburg and Columbia.
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Start on the route
38 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto North Military Avenue
35 m · 11 sec · North Military Avenue
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Turn left onto East Gaines Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Gaines Street
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Continue on Pulaski Highway
3.8 mi · 7 min · Pulaski Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
66.8 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right
1303 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Cowan Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Cowan Highway
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Continue on Cumberland Street West
2.6 mi · 4 min · Cumberland Street West
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Continue on Sewanee Highway
5 mi · 7 min · Sewanee Highway
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Continue on Sollace M Freeman Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Sollace M Freeman Highway
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Continue on Sewanee Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Sewanee Highway
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Continue on David Crockett Highway
2171 ft · 37 sec · David Crockett Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1572 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 24;US 64
50.5 mi · 59 min · I 24;US 64
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Atlanta
2869 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
108.8 mi · 2 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Augusta, Birmingham
1465 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Augusta
3268 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.7 mi · 12 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Carl Sanders Highway
144.7 mi · 2 hr 36 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Columbia Airport, West Columbia, Lexington
1942 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Augusta Road
873 ft · 29 sec · Augusta Road
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Continue on Augusta Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Augusta Road
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Turn straight onto Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
2.7 mi · 3 min · Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
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Continue on Hampton Street
1702 ft · 24 sec · Hampton Street
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Turn right onto Williams Street
1159 ft · 34 sec · Williams Street
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Turn right onto Huger Street
824 ft · 22 sec · Huger Street
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Turn left onto Gervais Street
1 km · 1 min · Gervais Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gervais Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawrenceburg and Columbia.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Carl Sanders Highway
Continue on Carl Sanders Highway
145 mi · 02h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Lawrenceburg and Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawrenceburg to Columbia?
The road trip is about 471.4 miles (758.7 km) and usually takes 09h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kennesaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 235.6 miles from Lawrenceburg and 235.9 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 368.3 miles (592.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 103.1 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $64.92 one way or $129.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 147.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lawrenceburg and Columbia, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lawrenceburg and Sunny near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Kennesaw
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Deck
Sandy Springs City Hall
Parking near City Hall and Cultural Arts Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kennesaw.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrenceburg and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 368.26 mi (592.66 km).
#1 Lawrenceburg
City in Indiana, USA
| Population | 11,066 |
| Coordinates | 35.2423000, -87.3347400 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia
The most populous city in South Carolina.
| Population | 132,130 |
| Coordinates | 34.0007100, -81.0348100 |
| Altitude | 89 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbia (-81.03481, 34.00071)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 759 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 52m |
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 | $3.90 | $64.92 | $129.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $72.59 | $145.18 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $79.39 | $158.78 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $99.81 | $199.63 |
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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