How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Columbia County, GA?
The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Columbia County, GA is about 348.4 miles (560.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 283.2 miles (455.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 30m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Bartow County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Murfreesboro and Columbia County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro and Columbia County.
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Start on South Spring Street
89 m · 17 sec · South Spring Street
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Turn right onto East Vine Street
113 m · 24 sec · East Vine Street
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Turn left onto South Church Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Church Street
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Take the exit left toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
2029 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
103.4 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Atlanta
2869 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
108.8 mi · 2 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward I 20: Augusta, Birmingham
1465 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East: Augusta
3268 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
9.7 mi · 12 min · Ralph David Abernathy Freeway
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
46.9 mi · 50 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Carl Sanders Highway
68.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Carl Sanders Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 221: Appling, Harlem
1439 ft · 35 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Appling Harlem Road
62 m · 4 sec · Appling Harlem Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Appling Harlem Road
562 ft · 10 sec · Appling Harlem Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Appling Harlem Road
40 m · 2 sec · Appling Harlem Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Appling Harlem Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Appling Harlem Road
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Turn right onto Columbia Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Columbia Road
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Turn left onto Louisville Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Louisville Road
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Turn right onto Oakwood Pointe Road
1059 ft · 36 sec · Oakwood Pointe Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oakwood Pointe Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Murfreesboro and Columbia County.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
109 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Clear leaving Murfreesboro and Sunny near Columbia County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Murfreesboro to Columbia County?
The road trip is about 348.4 miles (560.7 km) and usually takes 06h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cartersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174 miles from Murfreesboro and 174.4 miles from Columbia County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 283.2 miles (455.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.91 one way or $99.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Murfreesboro and Columbia County, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Murfreesboro and Sunny near Columbia County.
Stop Ideas Near Cartersville
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 Cartersville.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Columbia County. Straight-line distance: 283.21 mi (455.78 km).
#1 Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 150,757 |
| Coordinates | 35.8456200, -86.3902700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia County
County in Oregon, United States
| Population | 160,377 |
| Coordinates | 33.5441200, -82.2640600 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbia County (-82.26406, 33.54412)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 561 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 20m |
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 | $4.06 | $49.91 | $99.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.52 | $55.59 | $111.18 |
| Premium | $4.92 | $60.52 | $121.03 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $76.14 | $152.27 |
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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