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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.34 mi
01h 36m
Flight
82.13 mi
132.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.13 mi
Kilometers
132.17 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.34 mi
Kilometers
153.43 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 4:32 AM EDT
Return by in Centerville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centerville
2026-04-19T02:55
Arrive Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 4:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centerville
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
Cuthbert
GA

City in Randolph County, Georgia, USA

From Centerville
48.4 mi
00h 48m
To Columbus
46.9 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Damascus-Hilton Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Damascus-Hilton Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lucile Highway

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Lucile Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Lucile Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lucile Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Lucile Road

    665 ft · 19 sec · Lucile Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Magnolia Street

    99 m · 14 sec · Magnolia Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Magnolia Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Magnolia Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Blakley Highway

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Blakley Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    56.9 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Martha Berry Highway

    16.3 mi · 24 min · Martha Berry Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on 4th Street

    2882 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 6th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    864 ft · 40 sec · 9th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    715 ft · 25 sec · Veterans Parkway

  15. 15

    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.

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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blakley Highway
69.2 mi · 73%
Martha Berry Highway
16.3 mi · 17%
Lucile Road
3.42 mi · 4%
Lucile Highway
3.15 mi · 3%
Damascus-Hilton Road
1.5 mi · 2%
Magnolia Street
0.85 mi · 1%
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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
82.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cuthbert
00h 48m from Centerville
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

Centerville

#1 Centerville

City in Houston County, Georgia, United States

Population8,001
Coordinates31.2749000, -84.8960400
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Damascus-Hilton Road (-84.896044, 31.274749)
End: 8th Street (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.73 L · about $13.31
Round trip
$26.62
6.72 gal · 25.46 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Centerville and Columbus. The current time is 02:55:51.

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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.