How far is Arlington, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Arlington, GA to Columbus, GA is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.16 mi
01h 27m
Flight
72.21 mi
116.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.21 mi
Kilometers
116.21 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.16 mi
Kilometers
132.22 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sat, May 30, 4:12 PM EDT
Return by in Arlington
Sat, May 30, 5:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-05-30T14:44
Arrive Columbus
Sat, May 30, 4:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
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
Lumpkin
GA

City in and the county seat of Stewart County, Georgia, United States

From Arlington
43.1 mi
00h 43m
To Columbus
39.1 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pioneer Road

    711 ft · 16 sec · Pioneer Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dogwood Avenue Northwest

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Dogwood Avenue Northwest

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hartford Street West

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Hartford Street West

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 27, GA 1: Cuthbert

    155 m · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    52.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Martha Berry Highway

    16.3 mi · 24 min · Martha Berry Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on 4th Street

    2882 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    864 ft · 40 sec · 9th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    715 ft · 25 sec · Veterans Parkway

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 27
52.7 mi · 64%
Martha Berry Highway
16.3 mi · 20%
Dogwood Avenue Northwest
8.29 mi · 10%
Hartford Street West
7.13 mi · 9%
6th Avenue
0.66 mi · 1%
4th Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 27

Merge slight left

52.6 mi · 01h 02m

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
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
72.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lumpkin
00h 43m from Arlington
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Arlington and Chance 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 Arlington to Columbus?

The road trip is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Lumpkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Arlington and 39.1 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.49 one way or $22.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Arlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 72.21 mi (116.21 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

City in Calhoun County and Early County, Georgia, United States of America

Population1,319
Coordinates31.4399000, -84.7249200
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Pioneer Road (-84.724926, 31.439922)
End: 8th Street (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.97 L · about $11.49
Round trip
$22.97
5.8 gal · 21.94 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.49 $22.97
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.84 $25.69
Premium $4.78 $13.86 $27.71
Diesel $5.62 $16.31 $32.62

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Columbus. The current time is 14:44:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.