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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
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 Cedartown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Cedartown.
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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
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Avenue
90 m · 7 sec · West Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Franklin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Cedartown. Straight-line distance: 108.23 mi (174.18 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cedartown
County seat of Polk County, Georgia, United States
| Population | 9,980 |
| Coordinates | 34.0112300, -85.2559300 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedartown (-85.25593, 34.01123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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