How far is Alma, GA from Columbus, GA?
The driving distance from Alma, GA to Columbus, GA is about 190.9 miles (307.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alma and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alma and Columbus.
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Start on East 16th Street
27 m · 6 sec · East 16th Street
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Turn right onto North Pierce Street
6.3 mi · 7 min · North Pierce Street
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Turn left
17.6 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto Larry Contos Boulevard
92 m · 5 sec · Larry Contos Boulevard
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Continue on Tallahassee Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Tallahassee Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Jarman Street
2486 ft · 56 sec · East Jarman Street
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Continue on West Coffee Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Coffee Street
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Continue on Lumber City Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Lumber City Highway
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Continue on East Golden Isles Highway
16 mi · 23 min · East Golden Isles Highway
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Continue on East Oak Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Oak Street
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Turn slight right onto Railroad Street
1 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street
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Merge slight left onto West Oak Street
1543 ft · 38 sec · West Oak Street
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Continue on West Golden Isles Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · West Golden Isles Highway
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Continue on McRae Highway
14.4 mi · 19 min · McRae Highway
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
16.5 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Progress Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Progress Avenue
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Turn right onto 341 Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · 341 Boulevard
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Continue on Perry Highway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Perry Highway
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Continue on Main Street
4.6 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on Golden Isles Highway
1106 ft · 17 sec · Golden Isles Highway
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Continue on Larry Walker Parkway
8.7 mi · 11 min · Larry Walker Parkway
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Continue on Marshallville Road
911 ft · 19 sec · Marshallville Road
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Take the exit right toward I-75 North: Macon
1839 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 7: Perry, Fort Valley
974 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Sam Nunn Boulevard
9.7 mi · 14 min · Sam Nunn Boulevard
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Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Drive
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Turn right onto Oakland Heights Parkway
2396 ft · 1 min · Oakland Heights Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Oakland Heights Parkway
37 m · 4 sec · Oakland Heights Parkway
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Turn left onto Vineville Street
2974 ft · 1 min · Vineville Street
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Continue on Orange Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Orange Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
39.2 mi · 47 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
17.4 mi · 20 min
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Continue on Beaver Run Road
771 ft · 17 sec · Beaver Run Road
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Turn left
9.7 mi · 15 min
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Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue
123 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto 10th Street
2431 ft · 54 sec · 10th Street
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Turn left onto Veterans Parkway
1406 ft · 43 sec · Veterans Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alma and Columbus.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Alma and Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alma to Columbus?
The road trip is about 190.9 miles (307.3 km) and usually takes 03h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sugar Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.9 miles from Alma and 94 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.70 one way or $53.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Alma and Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alma and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 161.08 mi (259.24 km).
#1 Alma
City in Bacon County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 3,336 |
| Coordinates | 31.5393700, -82.4623600 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: 8th Street (-84.987719, 32.460947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 307 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $26.70 | $53.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.85 | $59.70 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.20 | $64.41 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $37.91 | $75.81 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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