How far is Springfield, TN from Columbia, TN?

The driving distance from Springfield, TN to Columbia, TN is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
75.37 mi
01h 27m
Flight
62.35 mi
100.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.35 mi
Kilometers
100.34 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.37 mi
Kilometers
121.3 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Wed, Apr 22, 7:38 PM CDT
Return by in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 9:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-22T18:11
Arrive Columbia
Wed, Apr 22, 7:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
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
Brentwood Estates
TN

City in United States of America

From Springfield
37.7 mi
00h 43m
To Columbia
37.7 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Columbia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Columbia.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    14 m · 5 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 5th Avenue

    883 ft · 18 sec · East 5th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Tom Austin Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Tom Austin Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Whites Creek Pike

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Whites Creek Pike

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    2600 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Loop

    1 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 South: Huntsville

    1973 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    36 mi · 39 min

  13. 13

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

    1053 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on 412: Columbia

    49 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bear Creek Pike

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Bear Creek Pike

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Nashville Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Nashville Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on North Garden Street

    2506 ft · 58 sec · North Garden Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 7th Street

    24 m · 2 sec · West 7th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
36.3 mi · 48%
Whites Creek Pike
14.7 mi · 20%
Tom Austin Highway
7.54 mi · 10%
Bear Creek Pike
7.14 mi · 9%
I 24 East
5.09 mi · 7%
Nashville Highway
1.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Continue straight

36 mi · 00h 39m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
62.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brentwood Estates
00h 43m from Springfield
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springfield and Sunny near Columbia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Columbia?

The road trip is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Brentwood Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Springfield and 37.7 miles from Columbia.

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

The direct path is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.03 one way or $20.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Springfield and Sunny near Columbia.

Stop Ideas Near Brentwood Estates

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

14 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

77 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 62.35 mi (100.34 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

City in Tennessee, United States

Population17,288
Coordinates36.5092100, -86.8850000
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Columbia

#2 Columbia

The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.

Population41,826
Coordinates35.6150700, -87.0352800
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-86.885, 36.50921)
End: Columbia (-87.03528, 35.61507)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.07 L · about $10.03
Round trip
$20.06
5.32 gal · 20.14 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.03 $20.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.31 $22.63
Premium $4.65 $12.38 $24.76
Diesel $5.30 $14.11 $28.22

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Columbia. The current time is 18:11:00.

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.