How far is Ashburn, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Ashburn, GA to Columbus, GA is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94 miles (151.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
114.2 mi
02h 01m
Flight
93.93 mi
151.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.93 mi
Kilometers
151.17 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.2 mi
Kilometers
183.78 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 AM EDT
Return by in Ashburn
Sat, Apr 18, 12:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashburn
2026-04-18T07:58
Arrive Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashburn
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
Parrott
GA

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

From Ashburn
57.2 mi
01h 00m
To Columbus
57 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Avenue

    20 m · 4 sec · East Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West Washington Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Leesburg Highway

    1974 ft · 37 sec · Leesburg Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

    30 mi · 41 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lovers Lane Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lovers Lane Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Robert B. Lee Drive

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Robert B. Lee Drive

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1666 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    17.9 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Vine Street Northwest

    1493 ft · 32 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  10. 10

    Continue on Roundtree Drive

    1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Columbus Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on South Parrott Street

    8.7 mi · 11 min · South Parrott Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Richland Bypass

    15.4 mi · 18 min · Richland Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    16.3 mi · 24 min · Martha Berry Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on 4th Street

    2882 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    864 ft · 40 sec · 9th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    715 ft · 25 sec · Veterans Parkway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashburn 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jefferson Davis Highway
30 mi · 26%
Richland Bypass
18.7 mi · 16%
South Parrott Street
17 mi · 15%
Martha Berry Highway
16.3 mi · 14%
Columbus Highway
7.97 mi · 7%
Robert B. Lee Drive
2.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Jefferson Davis Highway

Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway

30 mi · 00h 41m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
94 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parrott
01h 00m from Ashburn
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ashburn and Mostly Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.2 miles (183.8 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Parrott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Ashburn and 57 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 94 miles (151.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.96 one way or $31.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ashburn and Mostly Sunny near Columbus.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashburn and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 93.93 mi (151.17 km).

Ashburn

#1 Ashburn

Census designated place in Virginia

Population3,653
Coordinates31.7060100, -83.6532200
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: East Washington Avenue (-83.653208, 31.705986)
End: 8th Street (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.03 gal
15.25 L · about $15.96
Round trip
$31.93
8.06 gal · 30.5 L
Estimated CO2
35.8 kg one way
Round trip: 71.6 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.96 $31.93
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.85 $35.70
Premium $4.78 $19.26 $38.51
Diesel $5.62 $22.66 $45.33

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashburn and Columbus. The current time is 07:58:46.

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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.