How far is Columbus, GA from Cave Spring, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Cave Spring, GA is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Heard County, Georgia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Cave Spring.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Cave Spring.
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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
35.8 mi · 38 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: LaGrange
1874 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Hamilton Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Hamilton Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, GA 1, GA 219
110 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Whitesville Street
830 ft · 20 sec · Whitesville Street
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Continue on Morgan Street
2847 ft · 1 min · Morgan Street
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Continue on New Franklin Road
7.6 mi · 11 min · New Franklin Road
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Continue on Martha Berry Highway
31.7 mi · 37 min · Martha Berry Highway
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Continue on South Park Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Park Street
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Continue on South Park Street
10.7 mi · 16 min · South Park Street
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Continue on Bremen Bypass
23.3 mi · 30 min · Bremen Bypass
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Take the exit right
45 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Canal Street
546 ft · 15 sec · Canal Street
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Turn right onto South College Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South College Street
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Turn left onto Wissahickon Avenue
678 ft · 15 sec · Wissahickon Avenue
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Turn right onto North Cave Spring Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Cave Spring Street
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Continue on Cave Spring Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Cave Spring Road
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Continue on Old Cave Spring Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Old Cave Spring Road
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Continue on Cave Spring Cedartown Road Southwest
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cave Spring Cedartown Road Southwest
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Continue on Old Cedartown Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Old Cedartown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Cedartown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Cave Spring.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Cave Spring.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Cave Spring?
The road trip is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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 67 miles from Columbus and 66.8 miles from Cave Spring.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 12:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.70 one way or $37.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Cave Spring.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin
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 Franklin.
Anniston
Peachtree Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Cave Spring. Straight-line distance: 115.54 mi (185.94 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cave Spring
City in Floyd County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 1,074 |
| Coordinates | 34.1076000, -85.3363400 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cave Spring (-85.33634, 34.1076)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $18.70 | $37.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.90 | $41.81 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.55 | $45.10 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.55 | $53.09 |
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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