How far is Cedartown, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Cedartown, GA to Columbus, GA is about 122.8 miles (197.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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
122.76 mi
02h 13m
Flight
108.23 mi
174.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.23 mi
Kilometers
174.18 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.76 mi
Kilometers
197.56 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sat, Apr 11, 11:03 AM EDT
Return by in Cedartown
Sat, Apr 11, 1:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedartown
2026-04-11T08:50
Arrive Columbus
Sat, Apr 11, 11:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedartown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Franklin
GA

City in Heard County, Georgia, USA

From Cedartown
61.9 mi
01h 06m
To Columbus
60.9 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Avenue

    90 m · 11 sec · West Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    23.4 mi · 31 min

  4. 4

    Continue on North Park Street

    11.4 mi · 17 min · North Park Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    31.7 mi · 37 min · Martha Berry Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on New Franklin Road

    7.5 mi · 11 min · New Franklin Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Morgan Street

    2847 ft · 1 min · Morgan Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Whitesville Street

    1067 ft · 31 sec · Whitesville Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Hamilton Road

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Hamilton Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit right toward I 185 South: Columbus

    1927 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway

    35.9 mi · 38 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  12. 12

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

    930 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on GA 22 Spur West

    115 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Macon Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Macon Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Wynnton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wynnton Road

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue

    123 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2431 ft · 54 sec · 10th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1406 ft · 43 sec · Veterans Parkway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedartown 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chet Atkins Parkway
35.9 mi · 29%
Martha Berry Highway
31.7 mi · 26%
North Park Street
11.4 mi · 9%
New Franklin Road
7.54 mi · 6%
Hamilton Road
7.16 mi · 6%
South Main Street
1.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chet Atkins Parkway

Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway

35.9 mi · 00h 38m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
108.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
01h 06m from Cedartown
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cedartown and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.8 miles (197.6 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.9 miles from Cedartown and 60.9 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.15 one way or $34.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Franklin, 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 Franklin.

RAIL

Anniston

80 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Peachtree Station

87 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedartown and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 108.23 mi (174.18 km).

Cedartown

#1 Cedartown

County seat of Polk County, Georgia, United States

Population9,980
Coordinates34.0112300, -85.2559300
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: West Avenue (-85.255901, 34.011232)
End: Veterans Parkway (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.33 gal
16.4 L · about $17.15
Round trip
$34.30
8.66 gal · 32.8 L
Estimated CO2
38.5 kg one way
Round trip: 77 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.15 $34.30
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.18 $38.36
Premium $4.78 $20.69 $41.38
Diesel $5.62 $24.35 $48.70

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedartown and Columbus. The current time is 08:50:23.

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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.