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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Terrell County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East Washington Avenue
20 m · 4 sec · East Washington Avenue
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Continue on West Washington Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto Leesburg Highway
1974 ft · 37 sec · Leesburg Highway
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Continue on Jefferson Davis Highway
30 mi · 41 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Turn left onto Lovers Lane Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Lovers Lane Road
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Turn right onto Robert B. Lee Drive
1.7 mi · 2 min · Robert B. Lee Drive
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Continue straight
1666 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
17.9 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto Vine Street Northwest
1493 ft · 32 sec · Vine Street Northwest
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Continue on Roundtree Drive
1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue on Columbus Highway
8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway
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Continue on South Parrott Street
8.7 mi · 11 min · South Parrott Street
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Keep slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue on Richland Bypass
15.4 mi · 18 min · Richland Bypass
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Martha Berry Highway
16.3 mi · 24 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Continue on 4th Street
2882 ft · 1 min · 4th Street
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Turn right onto 6th Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue
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Turn left onto 9th Street
864 ft · 40 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto Veterans Parkway
715 ft · 25 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 Ashburn 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.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Ashburn
Census designated place in Virginia
| Population | 3,653 |
| Coordinates | 31.7060100, -83.6532200 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| 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: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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