How far is Lewisburg, TN from Columbia, TN?

The driving distance from Lewisburg, TN to Columbia, TN is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.22 mi
00h 32m
Flight
17.98 mi
28.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.98 mi
Kilometers
28.93 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.22 mi
Kilometers
34.15 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Fri, Apr 17, 8:18 PM CDT
Return by in Lewisburg
Fri, Apr 17, 8:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewisburg
2026-04-17T19:46
Arrive Columbia
Fri, Apr 17, 8:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lewisburg
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Lynnville
TN

Human settlement in Giles County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Lewisburg
10.6 mi
00h 16m
To Columbia
10.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lewisburg and Columbia.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    846 ft · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto West Church Street

    122 m · 18 sec · West Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 3rd Avenue

    1312 ft · 26 sec · North 3rd Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Franklin Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Franklin Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Franklin Road

    690 ft · 16 sec · Franklin Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Franklin Road

    1799 ft · 41 sec · Franklin Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Ellington Parkway

    780 ft · 13 sec · North Ellington Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on New Columbia Highway

    5.2 mi · 8 min · New Columbia Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on New Lewisburg Highway

    10.7 mi · 16 min · New Lewisburg Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on James M Campbell Boulevard East

    1.4 mi · 2 min · James M Campbell Boulevard East

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Carmack Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Carmack Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on South Garden Street

    971 ft · 23 sec · South Garden Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 7th Street

    24 m · 2 sec · West 7th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Lewisburg Highway
10.7 mi · 50%
New Columbia Highway
5.16 mi · 24%
Carmack Boulevard
1.69 mi · 8%
James M Campbell Boulevard East
1.38 mi · 6%
Franklin Avenue
0.99 mi · 5%
Franklin Road
0.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Lewisburg Highway

Continue on New Lewisburg Highway

10.7 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lynnville
00h 16m from Lewisburg
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lewisburg and Sunny near Columbia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lewisburg to Columbia?

The road trip is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lynnville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Lewisburg and 10.6 miles from Columbia.

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

The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lewisburg and Sunny near Columbia.

Stop Ideas Near Lynnville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

89 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewisburg and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 17.98 mi (28.93 km).

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#1 Lewisburg

Township in eastern Union County, Pennsylvania

Population12,559
Coordinates35.4492400, -86.7888900
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Columbia

#2 Columbia

The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.

Population41,826
Coordinates35.6150700, -87.0352800
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewisburg (-86.78889, 35.44924)
End: Columbia (-87.03528, 35.61507)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.83 L · about $2.83
Round trip
$5.66
1.5 gal · 5.66 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.83 $5.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.19 $6.38
Premium $4.65 $3.49 $6.98
Diesel $5.30 $3.98 $7.96

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewisburg and Columbia. The current time is 19:46:20.

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.