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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.57 mi
01h 11m
Flight
49.7 mi
79.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.7 mi
Kilometers
79.98 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.57 mi
Kilometers
99.09 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 AM CDT
Return by in Mount Juliet
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Juliet
2026-04-23T01:37
Arrive Columbia
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Juliet
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Franklin
TN

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

From Mount Juliet
30.8 mi
00h 35m
To Columbia
30.8 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Mount Juliet Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Mount Juliet Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 40 West: Nashville

    1428 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 440 West: Memphis, Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 440 West: Memphis

    2313 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville

    638 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville

    825 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on 65: Huntsville

    2711 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    33.6 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill

    1053 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on 412: Columbia

    49 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bear Creek Pike

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Bear Creek Pike

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Nashville Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Nashville Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on North Garden Street

    2506 ft · 58 sec · North Garden Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 7th Street

    24 m · 2 sec · West 7th Street

  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 Mount Juliet and Columbia.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
65
34.1 mi · 55%
I 40 West
12.5 mi · 20%
Bear Creek Pike
7.14 mi · 12%
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
2.15 mi · 3%
North Mount Juliet Road
2.1 mi · 3%
Nashville Highway
1.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

65

Merge slight left

33.6 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
49.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
00h 35m from Mount Juliet
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

27 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

81 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Juliet and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 49.7 mi (79.98 km).

Mount Juliet

#1 Mount Juliet

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States; suburb of Nashville, Tennessee

Population38,526
Coordinates36.2000500, -86.5186100
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Columbia

#2 Columbia

The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.

Population41,826
Coordinates35.6150700, -87.0352800
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Juliet (-86.51861, 36.20005)
End: Columbia (-87.03528, 35.61507)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.22 L · about $8.18
Round trip
$16.37
4.34 gal · 16.44 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Juliet and Columbia. The current time is 01:37:13.

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.