How far is Millington, TN from Columbia, TN?

The driving distance from Millington, TN to Columbia, TN is about 186.3 miles (299.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.1 miles (260.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
186.26 mi
03h 35m
Flight
162.13 mi
260.93 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.13 mi
Kilometers
260.93 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.26 mi
Kilometers
299.76 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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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 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Wed, Apr 22, 11:40 PM CDT
Return by in Millington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Millington
2026-04-22T20:04
Arrive Columbia
Wed, Apr 22, 11:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Millington
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Chapel Hill
TN

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

From Millington
93 mi
01h 47m
To Columbia
93.3 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    2285 ft · 52 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Raleigh-Millington Road

    2044 ft · 42 sec · Raleigh-Millington Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward Arlington

    2049 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Paul W Barret Parkway

    15.3 mi · 18 min · Paul W Barret Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Nashville

    2033 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville

    2519 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 152: Lexington

    919 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Law Road

    1.2 km · 50 sec · Law Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Continue on US 412;SR 114

    3.5 mi · 4 min · US 412;SR 114

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    15.8 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    48.7 mi · 59 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
69.2 mi · 37%
US 412
40.9 mi · 22%
SR 114
40.9 mi · 22%
Paul W Barret Parkway
15.3 mi · 8%
Law Road
0.73 mi
Church Street
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

67.5 mi · 01h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
162.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapel Hill
01h 47m from Millington
Leave By
9:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Millington and Sunny near Columbia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 186.3 miles (299.8 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Chapel Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93 miles from Millington and 93.3 miles from Columbia.

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

The direct path is about 162.1 miles (260.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.78 one way or $49.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Millington and Sunny near Columbia.

Stop Ideas Near Chapel Hill

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

90 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

109 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Millington and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 162.13 mi (260.93 km).

Millington

#1 Millington

City in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population10,635
Coordinates35.3414700, -89.8973100
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Columbia

#2 Columbia

The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.

Population41,826
Coordinates35.6150700, -87.0352800
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Millington (-89.89731, 35.34147)
End: Columbia (-87.03528, 35.61507)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.57 gal
24.88 L · about $24.78
Round trip
$49.55
13.14 gal · 49.76 L
Estimated CO2
58.4 kg one way
Round trip: 116.8 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.78 $49.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.94 $55.88
Premium $4.65 $30.58 $61.15
Diesel $5.30 $34.85 $69.69

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Millington and Columbia. The current time is 20:04:07.

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.