How far is Columbus, GA from Alamo, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Alamo, GA is about 152.9 miles (246.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Peach County, Georgia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Alamo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Alamo.
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Start on Veterans Parkway
4 m · 6 sec · Veterans Parkway
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Continue on Veterans Parkway
1426 ft · 47 sec · Veterans Parkway
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Turn right onto 10th Street
2431 ft · 1 min · 10th Street
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
123 m · 16 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Wynnton Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wynnton Road
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Continue on Macon Road
8 mi · 12 min · Macon Road
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Continue straight
863 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Beaver Run Road
895 ft · 14 sec · Beaver Run Road
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Continue on Macon Road
17.4 mi · 20 min · Macon Road
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
39.1 mi · 47 min
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Orange Street
107 m · 11 sec · Orange Street
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Continue on Vineville Street
2955 ft · 1 min · Vineville Street
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Turn right onto Oakland Heights Parkway
2479 ft · 1 min · Oakland Heights Parkway
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Junior Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Junior Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
9.6 mi · 14 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Take the ramp right toward I-75 South: Valdosta
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41, GA 127, GA 224: Perry, Larry Walker Parkway
1117 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Marshallville Road
1364 ft · 31 sec · Marshallville Road
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Continue on Larry Walker Parkway
8.7 mi · 11 min · Larry Walker Parkway
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Continue on Golden Isles Highway
1083 ft · 17 sec · Golden Isles Highway
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Continue on Main Street
4.6 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on Perry Highway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Perry Highway
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Continue on 341 Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · 341 Boulevard
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Turn left onto Commerce Street
1 mi · 2 min · Commerce Street
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Continue on Broad Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Broad Street
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Continue straight
16.3 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight left
140 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Hawkinsville Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Hawkinsville Highway
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Continue on Ogden Street
1155 ft · 36 sec · Ogden Street
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue
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Continue on Soperton Highway
16.9 mi · 23 min · Soperton Highway
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Turn slight right
9.8 mi · 14 min
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Turn right
20 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Alamo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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39.1 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Columbus and Partly Sunny near Alamo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Alamo?
The road trip is about 152.9 miles (246.1 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?
Fort Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from Columbus and 76.6 miles from Alamo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 10:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.35 one way or $42.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Columbus and Partly Sunny near Alamo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Alamo. Straight-line distance: 130.85 mi (210.59 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alamo
Town in Wheeler County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 3,301 |
| Coordinates | 32.1471200, -82.7779200 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alamo (-82.77792, 32.14712)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 246 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $21.35 | $42.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $23.87 | $47.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.75 | $51.51 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.31 | $60.63 |
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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