How far is Alamo, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Alamo, GA to Columbus, GA is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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
149.3 mi
02h 50m
Flight
130.85 mi
210.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.85 mi
Kilometers
210.59 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.3 mi
Kilometers
240.28 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sat, Apr 11, 12:11 PM EDT
Return by in Alamo
Sat, Apr 11, 3:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alamo
2026-04-11T09:21
Arrive Columbus
Sat, Apr 11, 12:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alamo
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fort Valley
GA

County seat of Peach County, Georgia, United States

From Alamo
76.2 mi
01h 25m
To Columbus
73 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Commerce Street

    25.3 mi · 35 min · Commerce Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ogden Street

    1155 ft · 28 sec · Ogden Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Hawkinsville Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Hawkinsville Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Hawkinsville Highway

    16.4 mi · 21 min · Hawkinsville Highway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Progress Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Progress Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 341 Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 341 Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Perry Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Perry Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Golden Isles Highway

    1106 ft · 17 sec · Golden Isles Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Larry Walker Parkway

    8.7 mi · 11 min · Larry Walker Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Marshallville Road

    911 ft · 19 sec · Marshallville Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit right toward I-75 North: Macon

    1839 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 7: Perry, Fort Valley

    974 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Sam Nunn Boulevard

    9.7 mi · 14 min · Sam Nunn Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Oakland Heights Parkway

    2396 ft · 1 min · Oakland Heights Parkway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Oakland Heights Parkway

    37 m · 4 sec · Oakland Heights Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Vineville Street

    2974 ft · 1 min · Vineville Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Orange Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Orange Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left

    39.2 mi · 47 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Beaver Run Road

    771 ft · 17 sec · Beaver Run Road

  28. 28

    Turn left

    9.7 mi · 15 min

  29. 29

    Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue

    123 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2431 ft · 54 sec · 10th Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1406 ft · 43 sec · Veterans Parkway

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alamo 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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Commerce Street
27.9 mi · 19%
Orange Street
20.9 mi · 14%
Hawkinsville Highway
19 mi · 13%
Sam Nunn Boulevard
9.74 mi · 7%
Larry Walker Parkway
8.7 mi · 6%
Perry Highway
5.47 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

39.2 mi · 00h 47m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
130.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Valley
01h 25m from Alamo
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alamo and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Fort Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Alamo and 73 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.87 one way or $41.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alamo and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 130.85 mi (210.59 km).

Alamo

#1 Alamo

Town in Wheeler County, Georgia, United States

Population3,301
Coordinates32.1471200, -82.7779200
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Commerce Street (-82.777806, 32.147269)
End: 8th Street (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
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
5.27 gal
19.94 L · about $20.87
Round trip
$41.75
10.54 gal · 39.88 L
Estimated CO2
46.8 kg one way
Round trip: 93.7 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.87 $41.75
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.34 $46.68
Premium $4.78 $25.18 $50.36
Diesel $5.62 $29.64 $59.28

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Alamo and Columbus. The current time is 09:21:16.

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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.