How far is Columbus, GA from Barnesville, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Barnesville, GA is about 73 miles (117.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.4 miles (102 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Talbot County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Barnesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Barnesville.
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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
1.1 mi · 2 min · Macon Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 185 North
1372 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chet Atkins Parkway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North, GA 85 North: Manchester
908 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbus-Manchester Expressway
13.4 mi · 16 min · Columbus-Manchester Expressway
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
10.3 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
728 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Continue on 1st Street
4 mi · 6 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Pleasant Hill Street
12.1 mi · 17 min · Pleasant Hill Street
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Continue on South Green Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · South Green Street
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Turn right onto West Gordon Street
1387 ft · 43 sec · West Gordon Street
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Turn left onto South Bethel Street
93 m · 8 sec · South Bethel Street
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Turn slight right onto Barnesville Highway
7.2 mi · 11 min · Barnesville Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Barnesville Highway
7 mi · 12 min · Barnesville Highway
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Continue on Thomaston Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Thomaston Street
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Turn left onto Forsyth Street
34 m · 5 sec · Forsyth Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Forsyth Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Barnesville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Columbus-Manchester Expressway
Merge slight left onto Columbus-Manchester Expressway
13.4 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Barnesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Barnesville?
The road trip is about 73 miles (117.5 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Talbotton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Columbus and 36.5 miles from Barnesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.4 miles (102 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Barnesville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Barnesville. Straight-line distance: 63.39 mi (102.02 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barnesville
City in Lamar County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 6,669 |
| Coordinates | 33.0545700, -84.1557500 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barnesville (-84.15575, 33.05457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $11.43 | $22.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.33 | $24.65 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $14.51 | $29.02 |
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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