How far is Centerville, GA from Columbus, GA?
The driving distance from Centerville, GA to Columbus, GA is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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 01h 36m.
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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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Centerville and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centerville and Columbus.
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Start on Damascus-Hilton Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Damascus-Hilton Road
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Turn right onto Lucile Highway
3.2 mi · 6 min · Lucile Highway
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Continue on Lucile Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Lucile Road
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Continue on Lucile Road
665 ft · 19 sec · Lucile Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Magnolia Street
99 m · 14 sec · Magnolia Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Magnolia Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Magnolia Street
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Turn left onto Blakley Highway
12.3 mi · 14 min · Blakley Highway
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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 Centerville and Columbus.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Blakley Highway
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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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Centerville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Centerville to Columbus?
The road trip is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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 48.4 miles from Centerville and 46.9 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.31 one way or $26.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Centerville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Columbus.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Centerville and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 82.13 mi (132.17 km).
#1 Centerville
City in Houston County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 8,001 |
| Coordinates | 31.2749000, -84.8960400 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| 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: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $13.31 | $26.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.88 | $29.76 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.05 | $32.11 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.90 | $37.79 |
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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