How far is White House, TN from Columbia, TN?

The driving distance from White House, TN to Columbia, TN is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
72.85 mi
01h 25m
Flight
62.86 mi
101.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.86 mi
Kilometers
101.17 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.85 mi
Kilometers
117.24 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia
Thu, Apr 16, 11:39 AM CDT
Return by in White House
Thu, Apr 16, 1:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White House
2026-04-16T10:14
Arrive Columbia
Thu, Apr 16, 11:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in White House
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 White House
36.5 mi
00h 42m
To Columbia
36.4 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between White House and Columbia.

  1. 1

    Start on Portland Road

    35 m · 10 sec · Portland Road

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 65 South: Nashville

    1691 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    21.2 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Loop

    1 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 South: Huntsville

    1973 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    36 mi · 39 min

  10. 10

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

    1053 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on 412: Columbia

    49 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bear Creek Pike

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Bear Creek Pike

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Nashville Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Nashville Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Garden Street

    2506 ft · 58 sec · North Garden Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 7th Street

    24 m · 2 sec · West 7th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 7th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between White House 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
57.9 mi · 79%
Bear Creek Pike
7.14 mi · 10%
I 24 East
2.77 mi · 4%
Portland Road
1.96 mi · 3%
Nashville Highway
1.38 mi · 2%
Downtown Loop
1.03 mi · 1%
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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
62.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brentwood Estates
00h 42m from White House
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving White House and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from White House to Columbia?

The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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 36.5 miles from White House and 36.4 miles from Columbia.

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

The direct path is about 62.9 miles (101.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around White House and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 White House and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 62.86 mi (101.17 km).

White House

#1 White House

Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America

Population12,975
Coordinates36.4703200, -86.6513800
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Columbia

#2 Columbia

The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.

Population41,826
Coordinates35.6150700, -87.0352800
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: White House (-86.65138, 36.47032)
End: Columbia (-87.03528, 35.61507)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.73 L · about $9.69
Round trip
$19.38
5.14 gal · 19.46 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.69 $19.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.93 $21.86
Premium $4.65 $11.96 $23.92
Diesel $5.30 $13.63 $27.26

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

There is no time difference between White House and Columbia. The current time is 10:14:41.

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.