How far is Columbus, GA from Aragon, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Aragon, GA is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
128.9 mi
02h 48m
Flight
109.56 mi
176.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.56 mi
Kilometers
176.32 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.9 mi
Kilometers
207.45 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aragon
Thu, Apr 16, 2:01 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Thu, Apr 16, 4:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-15T23:13
Arrive Aragon
Thu, Apr 16, 2:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:54 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
Franklin
GA

City in Heard County, Georgia, USA

From Columbus
64.6 mi
01h 24m
To Aragon
64.4 mi
01h 24m

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
87°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Macon Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 185 North

    1372 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway

    35.8 mi · 38 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: LaGrange

    1874 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hamilton Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Hamilton Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27, GA 1, GA 219

    110 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Whitesville Street

    830 ft · 20 sec · Whitesville Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Morgan Street

    2847 ft · 1 min · Morgan Street

  14. 14

    Continue on New Franklin Road

    7.6 mi · 11 min · New Franklin Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    31.7 mi · 37 min · Martha Berry Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on South Park Street

    1911 ft · 37 sec · South Park Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bankhead Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Bankhead Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Carrollton Villa Rica Highway

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Carrollton Villa Rica Highway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Rockmart Road

    80 m · 5 sec · Rockmart Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Rockmart Road

    13.9 mi · 19 min · Rockmart Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    34 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gold Mine Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Gold Mine Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Yorkville Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Yorkville Highway

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Nathan Dean Parkway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Nathan Dean Parkway

  26. 26

    Turn right

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1827 ft · 1 min · Oak Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chet Atkins Parkway
35.8 mi · 28%
Martha Berry Highway
31.7 mi · 25%
Rockmart Road
13.9 mi · 11%
Carrollton Villa Rica Highway
10.6 mi · 8%
New Franklin Road
7.55 mi · 6%
Hamilton Road
7.37 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Chet Atkins Parkway

Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway

35.8 mi · 00h 38m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
109.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
01h 24m from Columbus
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Aragon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Columbus and 64.4 miles from Aragon.

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

The direct path is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.02 one way or $36.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Franklin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Franklin.

RAIL

Anniston

80 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Peachtree Station

87 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Aragon. Straight-line distance: 109.56 mi (176.32 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Aragon

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

Population1,374
Coordinates34.0456500, -85.0560600
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Aragon (-85.05606, 34.04565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
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
4.55 gal
17.22 L · about $18.02
Round trip
$36.05
9.1 gal · 34.44 L
Estimated CO2
40.4 kg one way
Round trip: 80.9 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.02 $36.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.15 $40.30
Premium $4.78 $21.74 $43.48
Diesel $5.62 $25.59 $51.18

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Aragon. The current time is 23:13:06.

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.