Closest Airport to Columbia SC

Closest Airport: Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

Total Distance:

The distance between the airport and downtown Columbia is about 8 miles.

Travel Time:

It takes about 15 minutes to drive from the airport to downtown Columbia, depending on traffic conditions.

Route Guide:

• Upon exiting the airport, head southeast on Airport Boulevard towards Lexington Drive.
• Turn left onto Lexington Drive.
• Turn left onto John N. Hardee Expressway.
• Turn right onto US-321 N/​Airport Boulevard.
• Keep right to continue on Airport Boulevard.
• Continue straight onto SC-2 E/​Airport Boulevard.
• Take the exit toward downtown/​Elmwood Avenue.
• Merge onto McAlister Road.
• Turn right onto Gervais Street.
• Turn left onto Assembly Street.
• Turn right onto Taylor Street.
• Turn left onto Main Street to reach downtown Columbia.