How far is Columbus, GA from Cedartown, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Cedartown, GA is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.86 mi
02h 39m
Flight
108.23 mi
174.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.23 mi
Kilometers
174.18 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.86 mi
Kilometers
199.33 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedartown
Sat, Apr 11, 1:18 PM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Sat, Apr 11, 3:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-11T10:39
Arrive Cedartown
Sat, Apr 11, 1:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 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
Franklin
GA

City in Heard County, Georgia, USA

From Columbus
62 mi
01h 19m
To Cedartown
61.8 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    35.8 mi · 38 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: LaGrange

    1874 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hamilton Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Hamilton Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27, GA 1, GA 219

    110 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Whitesville Street

    830 ft · 20 sec · Whitesville Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Morgan Street

    2847 ft · 1 min · Morgan Street

  14. 14

    Continue on New Franklin Road

    7.6 mi · 11 min · New Franklin Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Martha Berry Highway

    31.7 mi · 37 min · Martha Berry Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on South Park Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Park Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South Park Street

    10.7 mi · 16 min · South Park Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Bremen Bypass

    23.3 mi · 30 min · Bremen Bypass

  19. 19

    Take the exit right

    45 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Avenue

    90 m · 7 sec · West Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chet Atkins Parkway
35.8 mi · 29%
Martha Berry Highway
31.7 mi · 26%
Bremen Bypass
23.4 mi · 19%
South Park Street
11.4 mi · 9%
New Franklin Road
7.55 mi · 6%
Hamilton Road
7.37 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
108.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
01h 19m from Columbus
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Cedartown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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 62 miles from Columbus and 61.8 miles from Cedartown.

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

The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

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

RAIL

Anniston

80 mi away
126 West 4th St
RAIL

Peachtree Station

87 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Cedartown. Straight-line distance: 108.23 mi (174.18 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Cedartown

County seat of Polk County, Georgia, United States

Population9,980
Coordinates34.0112300, -85.2559300
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Cedartown (-85.25593, 34.01123)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.37 gal
16.54 L · about $17.31
Round trip
$34.62
8.74 gal · 33.08 L
Estimated CO2
38.8 kg one way
Round trip: 77.7 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.31 $34.62
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.35 $38.71
Premium $4.78 $20.88 $41.76
Diesel $5.62 $24.58 $49.15

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Cedartown. The current time is 10:39:46.

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.