How far is Columbus, GA from Alma, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Alma, GA is about 194.4 miles (312.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 42m 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 04h 21m.
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City in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Alma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Alma.
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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 right to continue on Hawkinsville Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Hawkinsville Highway
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Keep slight right
38.3 mi · 53 min
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Continue on Lumber City Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Lumber City Highway
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Continue on West Coffee Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Coffee Street
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Turn slight right onto Hazlehurst Denton Road
75 m · 4 sec · Hazlehurst Denton Road
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Continue on North Tallahassee Street
1.4 km · 1 min · North Tallahassee Street
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Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Jefferson Street
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Continue on Alma Road
129 m · 7 sec · Alma Road
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Continue on Alma Highway
17.6 mi · 26 min · Alma Highway
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Turn right
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto East 16th Street
27 m · 2 sec · East 16th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 16th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Alma.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Alma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Alma?
The road trip is about 194.4 miles (312.8 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?
Sugar Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.1 miles from Columbus and 97.2 miles from Alma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 8:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.17 one way or $54.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Alma.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Alma. Straight-line distance: 161.08 mi (259.24 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alma
City in Bacon County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 3,336 |
| Coordinates | 31.5393700, -82.4623600 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alma (-82.46236, 31.53937)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $27.17 | $54.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.38 | $60.77 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.78 | $65.55 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $38.58 | $77.16 |
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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