How far is Martin, TN from Columbia, TN?
The driving distance from Martin, TN to Columbia, TN is about 152.2 miles (245 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Martin and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martin and Columbia.
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Start on South Lindell Street
24 m · 6 sec · South Lindell Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
30.8 mi · 40 min
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Continue straight
119 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Veterans Drive North
1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Drive North
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Lexington Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Lexington Street
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Turn right
6.5 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Lexington Clarksburg Road
1009 ft · 21 sec · Lexington Clarksburg Road
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit left toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington, Huntingdon
1179 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
64.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Centerville, Dickson
895 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Continue on State Highway 46
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 46
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Continue on State Highway 7
21.3 mi · 25 min · State Highway 7
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Continue on Santa Fe Pike
7.2 mi · 9 min · Santa Fe Pike
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Continue on James M Campbell Boulevard North
2404 ft · 46 sec · James M Campbell Boulevard North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Garden Street
2333 ft · 53 sec · North Garden Street
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Turn left onto West 7th Street
24 m · 2 sec · West 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Martin and Columbia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Primary SR 22
Merge slight left
64.3 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Martin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Martin to Columbia?
The road trip is about 152.2 miles (245 km) and usually takes 03h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Johnsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Martin and 76.2 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.25 one way or $40.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Martin and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near New Johnsonville
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 New Johnsonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Martin and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 113.28 mi (182.3 km).
#1 Martin
City in Tennessee, USA
| Population | 10,567 |
| Coordinates | 36.3434000, -88.8503400 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia
The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.
| Population | 41,826 |
| Coordinates | 35.6150700, -87.0352800 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbia (-87.03528, 35.61507)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $20.25 | $40.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.84 | $45.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.99 | $49.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.48 | $56.96 |
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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