How far is Blakely, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Blakely, GA to Columbus, GA is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
87.86 mi
01h 28m
Flight
74.91 mi
120.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.91 mi
Kilometers
120.56 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.86 mi
Kilometers
141.4 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sat, May 2, 11:43 PM EDT
Return by in Blakely
Sun, May 3, 1:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blakely
2026-05-02T22:15
Arrive Columbus
Sat, May 2, 11:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blakely
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
Lumpkin
GA

City in and the county seat of Stewart County, Georgia, United States

From Blakely
44 mi
00h 44m
To Columbus
43.9 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NNE
Destination
45°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sat, May 2 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    955 ft · 37 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Magnolia Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Magnolia Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Blakley Highway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Blakley Highway

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Martha Berry Highway

    16.3 mi · 24 min · Martha Berry Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on 4th Street

    2882 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    864 ft · 40 sec · 9th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    715 ft · 25 sec · Veterans Parkway

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blakely 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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blakley Highway
69.2 mi · 79%
Martha Berry Highway
16.3 mi · 19%
Magnolia Street
0.78 mi · 1%
6th Avenue
0.66 mi · 1%
4th Street
0.55 mi · 1%
9th Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Blakley Highway

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
74.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lumpkin
00h 44m from Blakely
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blakely and Clear near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Lumpkin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44 miles from Blakely and 43.9 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.28 one way or $24.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Blakely and Clear near Columbus.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blakely and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 74.91 mi (120.56 km).

Blakely

#1 Blakely

County seat in Early County, Georgia, USA

Population4,491
Coordinates31.3776800, -84.9340900
Altitude80
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: US 27 Business (-84.934076, 31.378066)
End: 8th Street (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.1 gal
11.74 L · about $12.28
Round trip
$24.56
6.2 gal · 23.48 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 55.1 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.28 $24.56
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.73 $27.46
Premium $4.78 $14.81 $29.62
Diesel $5.62 $17.43 $34.87

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Blakely and Columbus. The current time is 22:15:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.