How far is Columbus, GA from Adel, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Adel, GA is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.64 mi
03h 11m
Flight
129.59 mi
208.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.59 mi
Kilometers
208.56 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.64 mi
Kilometers
234.39 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Adel
Wed, Apr 15, 6:00 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Wed, Apr 15, 9:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-15T02:48
Arrive Adel
Wed, Apr 15, 6:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Sasser
GA

Human settlement in Terrell County, Georgia, United States of America

From Columbus
72.8 mi
01h 35m
To Adel
72.8 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Veterans Parkway

    2772 ft · 1 min · Veterans Parkway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Victory Drive

    16.3 mi · 24 min · Victory Drive

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Wall Street

    16 mi · 19 min · Wall Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Parrott Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Parrott Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Columbus Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Roundtree Drive

    1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Vine Street Northwest

    1493 ft · 34 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  12. 12

    Continue on Rountree Drive Southwest

    2937 ft · 1 min · Rountree Drive Southwest

  13. 13

    Continue on Forrester Drive Southeast

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forrester Drive Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Albany Highway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Albany Highway

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Highway Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highway Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Albany Highway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Albany Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Liberty Expressway

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Liberty Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 133 South, GA 234: Albany, Moultrie, Marine Corps Logistics Base

    824 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on GA 133 South: Marine Corps Logistics Base, Moultrie

    151 m · 16 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Moultrie Road

    13 mi · 18 min · Moultrie Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    36 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    11.4 mi · 13 min

  24. 24

    Continue on North Veterans Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Veterans Parkway

  25. 25

    Turn sharp left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cool Springs Road

    34 m · 2 sec

  27. 27

    Exit the rotary

    20.3 mi · 31 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Burwell Avenue

    46 m · 9 sec · North Burwell Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right

    33 m · 8 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Victory Drive
34.9 mi · 24%
Moultrie Road
32.8 mi · 23%
Cool Springs Road
20.3 mi · 14%
Wall Street
16 mi · 11%
Albany Highway
14.2 mi · 10%
Liberty Expressway
10.6 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Cool Springs Road

Exit the rotary

20.3 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
129.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sasser
01h 35m from Columbus
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Adel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km) and usually takes 03h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sasser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Columbus and 72.8 miles from Adel.

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

The direct path is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.36 one way or $40.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Adel. Straight-line distance: 129.59 mi (208.56 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Adel

City in Cook County, Georgia, United States

Population5,354
Coordinates31.1372700, -83.4240800
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Adel (-83.42408, 31.13727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.45 L · about $20.36
Round trip
$40.72
10.28 gal · 38.9 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.36 $40.72
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.77 $45.53
Premium $4.78 $24.56 $49.12
Diesel $5.62 $28.91 $57.81

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Adel. The current time is 02:48:36.

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.