How far is Columbus, GA from Broxton, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Broxton, GA is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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
162.61 mi
03h 44m
Flight
135.92 mi
218.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.92 mi
Kilometers
218.74 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.61 mi
Kilometers
261.7 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broxton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 PM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-23T10:23
Arrive Broxton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 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
9:30 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
Leesburg
GA

City in Lee County, Georgia, United States

From Columbus
81.3 mi
01h 52m
To Broxton
81.3 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Veterans Parkway

    2772 ft · 1 min · Veterans Parkway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Victory Drive

    16.3 mi · 24 min · Victory Drive

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Wall Street

    16 mi · 19 min · Wall Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Parrott Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Parrott Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Columbus Highway

    8 mi · 10 min · Columbus Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    2414 ft · 44 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Roundtree Drive

    1283 ft · 27 sec · Roundtree Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Vine Street Northwest

    1493 ft · 39 sec · Vine Street Northwest

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Lee Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Lee Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Leesburg Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Leesburg Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Leesburg Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Leesburg Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Leesburg Highway

    12.2 mi · 17 min · Leesburg Highway

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1440 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    97 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Robert B. Lee Drive

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Robert B. Lee Drive

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lovers Lane Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lovers Lane Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Ashburn Highway

    30 mi · 41 min · Ashburn Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Leesburg Highway

    1974 ft · 38 sec · Leesburg Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Washington Street

  23. 23

    Continue on East Washington Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · East Washington Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Sylvester Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sylvester Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Sylvester Road

    17.7 mi · 24 min · Sylvester Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Walker Avenue

    1338 ft · 44 sec · Walker Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Irwinville Highway

    3245 ft · 1 min · Irwinville Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Central Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Ashton Highway

    107 m · 9 sec · Ashton Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Jacksonville Highway

    3 mi · 5 min · Jacksonville Highway

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Broxton Highway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Broxton Highway

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Douglas Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Douglas Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on Bowens Mill Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Bowens Mill Road

  34. 34

    Turn left

    3.8 mi · 7 min

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Alabama Street

    1910 ft · 49 sec · Alabama Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Ocmulgee Street West

    35 m · 3 sec · Ocmulgee Street West

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ocmulgee Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Victory Drive
34.9 mi · 21%
Ashburn Highway
30 mi · 18%
Sylvester Road
18.8 mi · 12%
Wall Street
16 mi · 10%
Leesburg Highway
15.4 mi · 9%
Broxton Highway
8.81 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Ashburn Highway

Turn right onto Ashburn Highway

30 mi · 00h 41m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
135.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leesburg
01h 52m from Columbus
Leave By
9:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Broxton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Leesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from Columbus and 81.3 miles from Broxton.

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

The direct path is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 9:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.74 one way or $45.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Broxton. Straight-line distance: 135.92 mi (218.74 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Broxton

City in Coffee County, Georgia, United States

Population1,197
Coordinates31.6251900, -82.8868100
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Broxton (-82.88681, 31.62519)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.74 gal
21.72 L · about $22.74
Round trip
$45.47
11.48 gal · 43.44 L
Estimated CO2
51 kg one way
Round trip: 102 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.74 $45.47
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.42 $50.84
Premium $4.78 $27.43 $54.85
Diesel $5.62 $32.28 $64.56

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Broxton. The current time is 10:23:29.

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.