How far is Mount Juliet, TN from Columbia, TN?
The driving distance from Mount Juliet, TN to Columbia, TN is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.7 miles (80 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Juliet and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Juliet and Columbia.
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Start on North Mount Juliet Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Mount Juliet Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 40 West: Nashville
1428 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
12.2 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 440 West: Memphis, Chattanooga
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis
2313 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
638 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville
825 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on 65: Huntsville
2711 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
33.6 mi · 36 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 Mount Juliet and Columbia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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Merge slight left
33.6 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Mount Juliet and Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Juliet to Columbia?
The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km) and usually takes 01h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Mount Juliet and 30.8 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.7 miles (80 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.18 one way or $16.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Juliet and Sunny near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Nashville, TN
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Juliet and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 49.7 mi (79.98 km).
#1 Mount Juliet
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States; suburb of Nashville, Tennessee
| Population | 38,526 |
| Coordinates | 36.2000500, -86.5186100 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| 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: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.18 | $16.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.10 | $20.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.51 | $23.02 |
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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