How far is Columbus, GA from Abbeville, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Abbeville, GA is about 129.2 miles (208 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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
129.26 mi
02h 51m
Flight
103.45 mi
166.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.45 mi
Kilometers
166.48 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.26 mi
Kilometers
208.02 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abbeville
Sat, Apr 11, 9:17 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Sat, Apr 11, 12:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-11T06:25
Arrive Abbeville
Sat, Apr 11, 9:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
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
Reynolds
GA

Town in Taylor County, Georgia, United States

From Columbus
64.6 mi
01h 26m
To Abbeville
64.7 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Veterans Parkway

    4 m · 6 sec · Veterans Parkway

  2. 2

    Continue on Veterans Parkway

    1426 ft · 47 sec · Veterans Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2431 ft · 1 min · 10th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue

    123 m · 16 sec · 10th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto Wynnton Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wynnton Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Macon Road

    8 mi · 12 min · Macon Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    863 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Beaver Run Road

    895 ft · 14 sec · Beaver Run Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Macon Road

    17.4 mi · 20 min · Macon Road

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    39.1 mi · 47 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Orange Street

    107 m · 11 sec · Orange Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Vineville Street

    2955 ft · 1 min · Vineville Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Oakland Heights Parkway

    2479 ft · 1 min · Oakland Heights Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    9.6 mi · 14 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward I-75 South: Valdosta

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41, GA 127, GA 224: Perry, Larry Walker Parkway

    1117 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Marshallville Road

    1364 ft · 31 sec · Marshallville Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Larry Walker Parkway

    8.7 mi · 11 min · Larry Walker Parkway

  23. 23

    Continue on Golden Isles Highway

    1083 ft · 17 sec · Golden Isles Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Perry Highway

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Perry Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on 341 Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 341 Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Commerce Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Commerce Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Jackson Street South

    6 mi · 9 min · Jackson Street South

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    17.3 mi · 24 min

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Abbeville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Macon Road
65.5 mi · 51%
Jackson Street South
23.3 mi · 18%
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
9.65 mi · 7%
Larry Walker Parkway
8.71 mi · 7%
Perry Highway
5.49 mi · 4%
Main Street
4.56 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Macon Road

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
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
103.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reynolds
01h 26m from Columbus
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Abbeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.2 miles (208 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Reynolds is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Columbus and 64.7 miles from Abbeville.

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

The direct path is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.06 one way or $36.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Abbeville. Straight-line distance: 103.45 mi (166.48 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Abbeville

#2 Abbeville

City in Wilcox County, Georgia, United States

Population2,656
Coordinates31.9921200, -83.3068200
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Abbeville (-83.30682, 31.99212)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.56 gal
17.27 L · about $18.06
Round trip
$36.12
9.12 gal · 34.54 L
Estimated CO2
40.5 kg one way
Round trip: 81 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.06 $36.12
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.20 $40.39
Premium $4.78 $21.79 $43.58
Diesel $5.62 $25.65 $51.29

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 Columbus and Abbeville. The current time is 06:25:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.