How far is Adel, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Adel, GA to Columbus, GA is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
148.43 mi
02h 33m
Flight
129.59 mi
208.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.59 mi
Kilometers
208.56 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.43 mi
Kilometers
238.87 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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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 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 AM EDT
Return by in Adel
Thu, Apr 23, 5:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Adel
2026-04-23T00:44
Arrive Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Adel
9:30 PM EDT
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
Sasser
GA

Human settlement in Terrell County, Georgia, United States of America

From Adel
72.8 mi
01h 16m
To Columbus
75.6 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Adel and Columbus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Adel and Columbus.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Burwell Avenue

    46 m · 11 sec · North Burwell Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    20.3 mi · 31 min · West 4th Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cool Springs Road

    38 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary

    1.3 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Bypass

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    32.3 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 19 North, GA 133 North, GA 300 North: Albany, Atlanta

    2958 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Liberty Expressway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Liberty Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    9.5 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Albany Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast

  13. 13

    Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest

    2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest

  14. 14

    Continue on Vine Street Northwest

    1493 ft · 32 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  15. 15

    Continue on Roundtree Drive

    1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Columbus Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on South Parrott Street

    8.7 mi · 11 min · South Parrott Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Richland Bypass

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Richland Bypass

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    16.3 mi · 24 min · Martha Berry Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on 4th Street

    2882 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    864 ft · 40 sec · 9th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    715 ft · 25 sec · Veterans Parkway

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Adel and Columbus.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Bypass
34.1 mi · 23%
West 4th Street
20.3 mi · 14%
Liberty Expressway
20.2 mi · 14%
Richland Bypass
18.7 mi · 13%
South Parrott Street
17 mi · 11%
Martha Berry Highway
16.3 mi · 11%
Longest Stretch

East Bypass

Continue straight

32.3 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
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
129.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sasser
01h 16m from Adel
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Adel and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Adel to Columbus?

The road trip is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Sasser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Adel and 75.6 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.76 one way or $41.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Adel and Sunny near Columbus.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Adel and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 129.59 mi (208.56 km).

Adel

#1 Adel

City in Cook County, Georgia, United States

Population5,354
Coordinates31.1372700, -83.4240800
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.423997, 31.13729)
End: 8th Street (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.83 L · about $20.76
Round trip
$41.51
10.48 gal · 39.66 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.76 $41.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.21 $46.42
Premium $4.78 $25.04 $50.07
Diesel $5.62 $29.47 $58.94

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 Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Adel and Columbus. The current time is 00:44:27.

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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.