How far is Columbus, GA from Avondale Estates, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Avondale Estates, GA is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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
117.95 mi
02h 15m
Flight
99.69 mi
160.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.69 mi
Kilometers
160.43 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.95 mi
Kilometers
189.82 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avondale Estates
Sat, Apr 18, 8:29 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 10:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-18T06:14
Arrive Avondale Estates
Sat, Apr 18, 8:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 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
Grantville
GA

City in Coweta County, Georgia, United States of America

From Columbus
59 mi
01h 07m
To Avondale Estates
58.9 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Avondale Estates.

  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

    43.7 mi · 47 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    48 mi · 52 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 279: Old National Highway

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 East: Atlanta International Airport, Macon

    2097 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    17.7 mi · 20 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 278: Covington Highway

    875 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Covington Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Covington Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Kensington Road

    2722 ft · 1 min · Kensington Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Lakeshore Drive

    154 m · 21 sec · Lakeshore Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Kingstone Road

    1071 ft · 47 sec · Kingstone Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kingstone Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
48 mi · 41%
Chet Atkins Parkway
43.7 mi · 37%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
17.7 mi · 15%
Covington Highway
2.05 mi · 2%
Wynnton Road
1.57 mi · 1%
GA 279
1.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

48 mi · 00h 52m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
99.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grantville
01h 07m from Columbus
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Avondale Estates.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Avondale Estates?

The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Grantville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Columbus and 58.9 miles from Avondale Estates.

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

The direct path is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.48 one way or $32.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Avondale Estates.

Stop Ideas Near Grantville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grantville, 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 Grantville.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

75 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Anniston

103 mi away
126 West 4th St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Avondale Estates. Straight-line distance: 99.69 mi (160.43 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Avondale Estates

#2 Avondale Estates

City in DeKalb County, Georgia, United States of America

Population3,110
Coordinates33.7714900, -84.2671400
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Avondale Estates (-84.26714, 33.77149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.76 L · about $16.48
Round trip
$32.96
8.32 gal · 31.52 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.48 $32.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.42 $36.85
Premium $4.78 $19.88 $39.75
Diesel $5.62 $23.40 $46.79

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Avondale Estates. The current time is 06:14:34.

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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.