How far is Columbus, GA from Calhoun, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Calhoun, GA is about 172.6 miles (277.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.1 miles (227 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Fulton County, Georgia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Calhoun.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Calhoun.
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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
43.7 mi · 47 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
47.5 mi · 51 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta International Airport
1986 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
18.7 mi · 22 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Chattanooga
1673 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 285 East: Marietta, Chattanooga
1511 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
1602 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
44.1 mi · 48 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Calhoun, Fairmount
887 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight
526 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto South Wall Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · South Wall Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Wall Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Calhoun.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
47.5 mi · 00h 51m
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 Calhoun.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Calhoun?
The road trip is about 172.6 miles (277.8 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?
Fairburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.4 miles from Columbus and 86.2 miles from Calhoun.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.1 miles (227 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 10:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.12 one way or $48.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Calhoun.
Stop Ideas Near Fairburn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairburn.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Anniston
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Calhoun. Straight-line distance: 141.08 mi (227.04 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Calhoun
City in Gordon County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 17,572 |
| Coordinates | 34.5025900, -84.9510500 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Calhoun (-84.95105, 34.50259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $24.12 | $48.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.97 | $53.95 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.10 | $58.20 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $34.25 | $68.50 |
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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