Origin
Clinton, TN
Late night in Clinton on Wednesday
Local time
3:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton, TN to Columbia, TN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 2m
Distance
214.2 mi
345 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 50m
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6 AM
4h 3m
8 AM
4h 29m
10 AM
4h 12m
12 PM
4h 9m
3 PM
4h 13m
5 PM
4h 28m
8 PM
3h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton, TN
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Columbia, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clinton, TN to Columbia, TN covers 214.2 miles and takes about 4h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Main Street, South Charles G Seivers Boulevard, South Charles G for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
107.1 miles from Clinton, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 4h 2m drive with frequent turns across 214.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 2m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clinton, TN to Columbia, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Charles G Seivers Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Charles G | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oak Ridge Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oak Ridge Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oliver Springs Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Tri County Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harriman Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, TN and Columbia, TN.
1
Start on Market Street
135 ft
·
11 sec
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Market Street
2
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
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North Main Street
3
Turn right onto South Charles G Seivers Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Charles G Seivers Boulevard
4
Continue on South Charles G. Seivers Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
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South Charles G. Seivers Boulevard
5
Continue on Oak Ridge Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Ridge Highway
6
Continue on Oak Ridge Turnpike
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Ridge Turnpike
7
Turn right onto Oliver Springs Highway
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Oliver Springs Highway
8
Turn right onto East Tri County Boulevard
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
East Tri County Boulevard
9
Continue on Harriman Highway
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Harriman Highway
10
Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Bitter Creek Highway
11
Continue on Harriman Highway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Harriman Highway
12
Continue on Hannah Highway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hannah Highway
13
Continue on North Roane Street
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Roane Street
14
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
15
Merge slight left
112 mi
·
2 hr
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
17
Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway
45 mi
·
47 min
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Tennessee National Guard Parkway
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
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I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 65 South: Huntsville
20
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
12 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill
22
Keep slight right to continue on 412: Columbia
161 ft
·
5 sec
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412: Columbia
23
Turn right onto Bear Creek Pike
7.1 mi
·
8 min
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Bear Creek Pike
24
Turn left onto Nashville Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Nashville Highway
25
Continue on North Garden Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
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North Garden Street
26
Turn left onto West 7th Street
79 ft
·
2 sec
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West 7th Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 107.1 miles from Clinton, TN, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.1 miles or 2h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Columbia, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clinton, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clinton, TN
This is one driving day of about 214.2 miles and 4h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Clinton, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107.1 mi from Clinton, TN · 2h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 107.1 miles from Clinton, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Columbia, TN
The final approach into Columbia, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Columbia, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.49 one way
$66.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $36.77 | $73.54 |
| premium | $4.89 | $41.22 | $82.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.29 | $94.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.3 | 0 | $22.49 | $10.28 |
| Efficient EV | 53.6 | 0 | $18.74 | $8.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.7 | 1 | $29.99 | $13.71 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Columbia, TN
Late night in Columbia on Wednesday
Local time
2:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 2m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Clinton, TN to Columbia, TN covers 214.2 miles and takes about 4h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, South Charles G Seivers Boulevard, South Charles G. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.1 miles from Clinton, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 2m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clinton, TN to Columbia, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clinton, TN to Columbia, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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