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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
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.
City in Randolph County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on South Broad Street
24 m · 10 sec · South Broad Street
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Turn left onto East Shotwell Street
2424 ft · 43 sec · East Shotwell Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1499 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Colquitt Highway
18.7 mi · 23 min · Colquitt Highway
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Continue on Crawford Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · Crawford Street
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Continue straight
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
19.1 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
56.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Turn left onto 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 Bainbridge 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.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Bainbridge
County seat of Decatur County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 12,137 |
| Coordinates | 30.9038000, -84.5754700 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| 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: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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