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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
152.91 mi
03h 23m
Flight
130.85 mi
210.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.85 mi
Kilometers
210.59 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.91 mi
Kilometers
246.08 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alamo
Mon, Apr 13, 8:00 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Mon, Apr 13, 11:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-13T04:37
Arrive Alamo
Mon, Apr 13, 8:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 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
10:12 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
Fort Valley
GA

County seat of Peach County, Georgia, United States

From Columbus
76.4 mi
01h 41m
To Alamo
76.6 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
86°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

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.

  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 mi · 2 min · Commerce Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Broad Street

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    16.3 mi · 20 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    140 m · 6 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Hawkinsville Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Hawkinsville Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Ogden Street

    1155 ft · 36 sec · Ogden Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 5th Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on Soperton Highway

    16.9 mi · 23 min · Soperton Highway

  35. 35

    Turn slight right

    9.8 mi · 14 min

  36. 36

    Turn right

    20 m · 5 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Macon Road
65.5 mi · 43%
Broad Street
17.1 mi · 11%
Soperton Highway
16.9 mi · 11%
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
9.65 mi · 6%
Larry Walker Parkway
8.71 mi · 6%
Perry Highway
5.49 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 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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
130.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Valley
01h 41m from Columbus
Leave By
10:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Alamo

Town in Wheeler County, Georgia, United States

Population3,301
Coordinates32.1471200, -82.7779200
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Alamo (-82.77792, 32.14712)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.39 gal
20.42 L · about $21.35
Round trip
$42.70
10.78 gal · 40.84 L
Estimated CO2
47.9 kg one way
Round trip: 95.8 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Alamo. The current time is 04:37:02.

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.