How far is Avondale Estates, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Avondale Estates, GA to Columbus, GA is about 117.4 miles (189 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
117.42 mi
01h 52m
Flight
99.69 mi
160.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.69 mi
Kilometers
160.43 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.42 mi
Kilometers
188.97 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 6:39 AM EDT
Return by in Avondale Estates
Sat, Apr 18, 8:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avondale Estates
2026-04-18T04:47
Arrive Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 6:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Avondale Estates
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
Grantville
GA

City in Coweta County, Georgia, United States of America

From Avondale Estates
59.1 mi
00h 56m
To Columbus
58.3 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
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 Avondale Estates and Columbus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avondale Estates and Columbus.

  1. 1

    Start on Kingstone Road

    1071 ft · 52 sec · Kingstone Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lakeshore Drive

    83 m · 15 sec · Lakeshore Drive

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Kensington Road

    2790 ft · 1 min · Kensington Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Covington Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Covington Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 285 South: Augusta

    1454 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    17.1 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South, I 85 North: Columbus, Montgomery, Atlanta, Domestic Airport

    1026 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South: Columbus, Montgomery

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    48.4 mi · 52 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Chet Atkins Parkway

    44.7 mi · 48 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 22 Spur: Macon Road

    930 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 22 Spur West

    115 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Macon Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Macon Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Wynnton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wynnton Road

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue

    123 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2431 ft · 54 sec · 10th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1406 ft · 43 sec · Veterans Parkway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avondale Estates 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 85 South
49.6 mi · 42%
Chet Atkins Parkway
44.7 mi · 38%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.1 mi · 15%
Covington Highway
1.89 mi · 2%
Wynnton Road
1.57 mi · 1%
Macon Road
1.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 85 South

Merge slight left

48.4 mi · 00h 52m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
99.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grantville
00h 56m from Avondale Estates
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Avondale Estates 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 Avondale Estates to Columbus?

The road trip is about 117.4 miles (189 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Grantville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.1 miles from Avondale Estates and 58.3 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.40 one way or $32.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Grantville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grantville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grantville.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

75 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

103 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avondale Estates and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 99.69 mi (160.43 km).

Avondale Estates

#1 Avondale Estates

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

Population3,110
Coordinates33.7714900, -84.2671400
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Kingstone Road (-84.267141, 33.771584)
End: Veterans Parkway (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.14 gal
15.68 L · about $16.40
Round trip
$32.80
8.28 gal · 31.36 L
Estimated CO2
36.8 kg one way
Round trip: 73.6 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.40 $32.80
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.34 $36.67
Premium $4.78 $19.78 $39.56
Diesel $5.62 $23.28 $46.57

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 Avondale Estates and Columbus. The current time is 04:47:00.

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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.