How far is Broxton, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Broxton, GA to Columbus, GA is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
165.81 mi
03h 02m
Flight
135.92 mi
218.74 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.92 mi
Kilometers
218.74 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.81 mi
Kilometers
266.84 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Wed, Apr 22, 10:33 PM EDT
Return by in Broxton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broxton
2026-04-22T19:30
Arrive Columbus
Wed, Apr 22, 10:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broxton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Perry
GA

City in Houston and Peach Counties, Georgia, United States

From Broxton
83.3 mi
01h 31m
To Columbus
82.5 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ocmulgee Street West

    35 m · 9 sec · Ocmulgee Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Alabama Street

    11.9 mi · 17 min · Alabama Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Dogwood Drive

    3167 ft · 1 min · West Dogwood Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on West River Road

    14 mi · 19 min · West River Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Jacksonville Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Old Jacksonville Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Reeves Street

    2988 ft · 1 min · Reeves Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Reeves Street

    48 m · 11 sec · Reeves Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · 2nd Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Rhine-Abbeville Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Rhine-Abbeville Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Abbeville Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Abbeville Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Lower River Road

    19 mi · 26 min · Lower River Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    538 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Progress Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Progress Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 341 Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 341 Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Perry Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Perry Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Golden Isles Highway

    1106 ft · 17 sec · Golden Isles Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Larry Walker Parkway

    8.7 mi · 11 min · Larry Walker Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on Marshallville Road

    911 ft · 19 sec · Marshallville Road

  22. 22

    Take the exit right toward I-75 North: Macon

    1839 ft · 45 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 7: Perry, Fort Valley

    974 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Sam Nunn Boulevard

    9.7 mi · 14 min · Sam Nunn Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Drive

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Oakland Heights Parkway

    2396 ft · 1 min · Oakland Heights Parkway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Oakland Heights Parkway

    37 m · 4 sec · Oakland Heights Parkway

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Vineville Street

    2974 ft · 1 min · Vineville Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Orange Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Orange Street

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left

    39.2 mi · 47 min

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  34. 34

    Continue on Beaver Run Road

    771 ft · 17 sec · Beaver Run Road

  35. 35

    Turn left

    9.7 mi · 15 min

  36. 36

    Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue

    123 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2431 ft · 54 sec · 10th Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1406 ft · 43 sec · Veterans Parkway

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Broxton 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
39 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Orange Street
20.9 mi · 13%
Lower River Road
20.1 mi · 12%
Alabama Street
14.5 mi · 9%
West River Road
14 mi · 8%
Sam Nunn Boulevard
9.74 mi · 6%
Larry Walker Parkway
8.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

39.2 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
135.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perry
01h 31m from Broxton
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Broxton and Partly Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Perry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from Broxton and 82.5 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.17 one way or $46.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Broxton and Partly Sunny near Columbus.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broxton and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 135.92 mi (218.74 km).

Broxton

#1 Broxton

City in Coffee County, Georgia, United States

Population1,197
Coordinates31.6251900, -82.8868100
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Ocmulgee Street West (-82.886846, 31.625184)
End: 8th Street (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.85 gal
22.15 L · about $23.17
Round trip
$46.34
11.7 gal · 44.3 L
Estimated CO2
52 kg one way
Round trip: 104 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.17 $46.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.91 $51.82
Premium $4.78 $27.95 $55.90
Diesel $5.62 $32.90 $65.80

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Broxton and Columbus. The current time is 19:30:50.

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.