How far is Morristown, TN from Columbia, TN?
The driving distance from Morristown, TN to Columbia, TN is about 261.5 miles (420.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 213.3 miles (343.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morristown and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morristown and Columbia.
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Start on North Henry Street
38 m · 10 sec · North Henry Street
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Turn right onto West 1st North Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West 1st North Street
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Continue on West Andrew Johnson Highway
12.5 mi · 18 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway
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Continue on West Broadway Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Boulevard
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Continue on Andrew Johnson Highway
13.9 mi · 16 min · Andrew Johnson Highway
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Continue on Asheville Highway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Asheville Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25W North, I 40 West
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right
25.6 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway
44.6 mi · 48 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
1805 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill
1053 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 412: Columbia
49 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Bear Creek Pike
7.1 mi · 8 min · Bear Creek Pike
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Turn left onto Nashville Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Nashville Highway
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Continue on North Garden Street
2506 ft · 58 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 Morristown and Columbia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Nashville
Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
133 mi · 02h 23m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morristown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morristown to Columbia?
The road trip is about 261.5 miles (420.9 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?
Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.6 miles from Morristown and 130.9 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 213.3 miles (343.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.81 one way or $69.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Morristown and Columbia, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Morristown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbia.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morristown and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 213.34 mi (343.34 km).
#1 Morristown
Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA
| Population | 30,275 |
| Coordinates | 36.2139800, -83.2948900 |
| Altitude | 397 |
| 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: 421 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
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 | $34.81 | $69.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.26 | $78.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.96 | $85.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.96 | $97.91 |
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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