How far is Soddy-Daisy, TN from Columbia, TN?

The driving distance from Soddy-Daisy, TN to Columbia, TN is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
150.19 mi
03h 07m
Flight
107.1 mi
172.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.1 mi
Kilometers
172.36 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.19 mi
Kilometers
241.71 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Thu, Apr 16, 12:06 AM CDT
Return by in Soddy-Daisy
Thu, Apr 16, 4:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Soddy-Daisy
2026-04-15T21:58
Arrive Columbia
Thu, Apr 16, 1:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:08 AM to 10:08 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
10:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Soddy-Daisy
9:00 PM EDT
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
Woodbury
TN

City in Tennessee

From Soddy-Daisy
75.1 mi
01h 33m
To Columbia
75.1 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Soddy-Daisy and Columbia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Soddy-Daisy and Columbia.

  1. 1

    Start on Daisy Dallas Road

    1891 ft · 56 sec · Daisy Dallas Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Harrison Lane

    752 ft · 26 sec · Harrison Lane

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1056 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 8

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8

  9. 9

    Continue on Harrison Ferry Road

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Harrison Ferry Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Beersheba Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beersheba Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on East Colville Street

    2452 ft · 46 sec · East Colville Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Chancery Street

    645 ft · 20 sec · South Chancery Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Morford Street

    1334 ft · 27 sec · West Morford Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on McMinnville Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on John Bragg Highway

    15.6 mi · 18 min · John Bragg Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Rutherford Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · South Rutherford Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    1729 ft · 23 sec · South Church Street

  21. 21

    Take the exit right toward I 24 West: Nashville

    1909 ft · 47 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    6.5 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin

    1.4 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    20.8 mi · 22 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  25. 25

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

    1805 ft · 22 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 12 min

  28. 28

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

    1053 ft · 23 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on 412: Columbia

    49 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Bear Creek Pike

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Bear Creek Pike

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Nashville Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Nashville Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on North Garden Street

    2506 ft · 58 sec · North Garden Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West 7th Street

    24 m · 2 sec · West 7th Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Soddy-Daisy 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
34 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harrison Lane
35.7 mi · 24%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.8 mi · 14%
John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 10%
I 65 South
13.1 mi · 9%
Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi · 8%
Nashville Highway
11.5 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

20.8 mi · 00h 22m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.1 mi
107.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodbury
01h 33m from Soddy-Daisy
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Soddy-Daisy and Partly Cloudy near Columbia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Soddy-Daisy to Columbia?

The road trip is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Woodbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Soddy-Daisy and 75.1 miles from Columbia.

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

The direct path is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.99 one way or $39.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Soddy-Daisy and Columbia, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Soddy-Daisy and Partly Cloudy near Columbia.

Stop Ideas Near Woodbury

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

73 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Soddy-Daisy and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 107.1 mi (172.36 km).

Soddy-Daisy

#1 Soddy-Daisy

City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population13,719
Coordinates35.2359000, -85.1907900
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Columbia

#2 Columbia

The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.

Population41,826
Coordinates35.6150700, -87.0352800
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Soddy-Daisy (-85.19079, 35.2359)
End: Columbia (-87.03528, 35.61507)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.3 gal
20.06 L · about $19.99
Round trip
$39.97
10.6 gal · 40.12 L
Estimated CO2
47.1 kg one way
Round trip: 94.2 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.99 $39.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.54 $45.08
Premium $4.65 $24.67 $49.33
Diesel $5.30 $28.11 $56.22

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Soddy-Daisy, TN and Columbia, TN. The current time in Soddy-Daisy is 21:58:09, although it is 20:58:09 in Columbia.

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.