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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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 34m.
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 and county seat of Taylor County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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 North Houston Lake Boulevard
1332 ft · 32 sec · North Houston Lake Boulevard
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Turn right onto Margie Drive
3263 ft · 1 min · Margie Drive
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Turn right onto Watson Boulevard
3.2 mi · 5 min · Watson Boulevard
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Continue on Centerville Road
1700 ft · 28 sec · Centerville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Centerville Road
36 m · 2 sec · Centerville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Centerville Road
3246 ft · 53 sec · Centerville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Centerville Road
52 m · 6 sec · Centerville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Centerville Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Centerville Road
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Turn left onto Peach Parkway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Peach Parkway
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Turn right onto Fall Line Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Fall Line Freeway
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Continue straight
39.1 mi · 47 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
17.4 mi · 20 min
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Continue on Beaver Run Road
771 ft · 17 sec · Beaver Run Road
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Turn left
9.7 mi · 15 min
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Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue
123 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto 10th Street
2431 ft · 54 sec · 10th Street
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Turn left onto Veterans Parkway
1406 ft · 43 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.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Centerville
City in Houston County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 7,575 |
| Coordinates | 32.6301400, -83.6896300 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| 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: Veterans Parkway (-84.987719, 32.460947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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