How far is Centerville, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Centerville, GA to Columbus, GA is about 87.6 miles (141 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
87.64 mi
01h 34m
Flight
76.5 mi
123.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.5 mi
Kilometers
123.12 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.64 mi
Kilometers
141.04 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Tue, May 12, 8:49 PM EDT
Return by in Centerville
Tue, May 12, 10:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centerville
2026-05-12T19:14
Arrive Columbus
Tue, May 12, 8:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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
Butler
GA

City in and county seat of Taylor County, Georgia, United States

From Centerville
42.4 mi
00h 47m
To Columbus
45.2 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
76°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

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 North Houston Lake Boulevard

    1332 ft · 32 sec · North Houston Lake Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Margie Drive

    3263 ft · 1 min · Margie Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Watson Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Watson Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Centerville Road

    1700 ft · 28 sec · Centerville Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Centerville Road

    36 m · 2 sec · Centerville Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Centerville Road

    3246 ft · 53 sec · Centerville Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Centerville Road

    52 m · 6 sec · Centerville Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Centerville Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Centerville Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Peach Parkway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Peach Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Fall Line Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Fall Line Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    39.1 mi · 47 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Beaver Run Road

    771 ft · 17 sec · Beaver Run Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    9.7 mi · 15 min

  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 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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
62.1 mi · 71%
Peach Parkway
4.94 mi · 6%
Watson Boulevard
3.21 mi · 4%
Centerville Road
3.07 mi · 4%
Margie Drive
0.62 mi · 1%
10th Street
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Continue straight

39.1 mi · 00h 47m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
76.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Butler
00h 47m from Centerville
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy 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 87.6 miles (141 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Butler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Centerville and 45.2 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.24 one way or $24.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy 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: 76.5 mi (123.12 km).

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#1 Centerville

City in Houston County, Georgia, United States

Population7,575
Coordinates32.6301400, -83.6896300
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: North Houston Lake Boulevard (-83.689707, 32.630141)
End: Veterans Parkway (-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
3.09 gal
11.71 L · about $12.24
Round trip
$24.48
6.18 gal · 23.42 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.24 $24.48
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.69 $27.37
Premium $4.78 $14.76 $29.53
Diesel $5.62 $17.38 $34.76

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Centerville and Columbus. The current time is 19:14:21.

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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.