How far is Bainbridge, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Bainbridge, GA to Columbus, GA is about 128 miles (206 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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
128.01 mi
02h 07m
Flight
110.29 mi
177.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.29 mi
Kilometers
177.49 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.01 mi
Kilometers
206.01 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 AM EDT
Return by in Bainbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 9:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bainbridge
2026-04-23T05:19
Arrive Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bainbridge
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
Cuthbert
GA

City in Randolph County, Georgia, USA

From Bainbridge
64.1 mi
01h 03m
To Columbus
63.9 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Broad Street

    24 m · 10 sec · South Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Shotwell Street

    2424 ft · 43 sec · East Shotwell Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1499 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Colquitt Highway

    18.7 mi · 23 min · Colquitt Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Crawford Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Crawford Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    19.1 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Martha Berry Highway

    16.3 mi · 24 min · Martha Berry Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on 4th Street

    2882 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    864 ft · 40 sec · 9th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    715 ft · 25 sec · Veterans Parkway

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bainbridge 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Crawford Street
90.7 mi · 71%
Colquitt Highway
18.7 mi · 15%
Martha Berry Highway
16.3 mi · 13%
East Shotwell Street
0.74 mi · 1%
6th Avenue
0.66 mi · 1%
4th Street
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

Crawford Street

Continue straight

56.9 mi · 01h 07m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
110.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cuthbert
01h 03m from Bainbridge
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bainbridge and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128 miles (206 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Cuthbert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.1 miles from Bainbridge and 63.9 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 110.3 miles (177.5 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.90 one way or $35.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bainbridge and Sunny near Columbus.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bainbridge and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 110.29 mi (177.49 km).

Bainbridge

#1 Bainbridge

County seat of Decatur County, Georgia, United States

Population12,137
Coordinates30.9038000, -84.5754700
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: South Broad Street (-84.575615, 30.9038)
End: 8th Street (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.52 gal
17.1 L · about $17.90
Round trip
$35.81
9.04 gal · 34.2 L
Estimated CO2
40.2 kg one way
Round trip: 80.3 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.90 $35.81
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.02 $40.04
Premium $4.78 $21.60 $43.19
Diesel $5.62 $25.42 $50.84

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bainbridge and Columbus. The current time is 05:19:35.

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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.