How far is Columbus, GA from Centerville, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Centerville, GA is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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
96.59 mi
02h 06m
Flight
82.13 mi
132.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.13 mi
Kilometers
132.17 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.59 mi
Kilometers
155.44 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centerville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:42 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 8:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-19T04:35
Arrive Centerville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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
Cuthbert
GA

City in Randolph County, Georgia, USA

From Columbus
48.4 mi
01h 03m
To Centerville
48.2 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 on Martha Berry Highway

    36.3 mi · 42 min · Martha Berry Highway

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    33.9 mi · 41 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Blvd Drive

    1864 ft · 51 sec · South Blvd Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on South Boulevard

    2573 ft · 1 min · South Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Lucile Road

    665 ft · 19 sec · Lucile Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Lucile Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Lucile Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Lucile Highway

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Lucile Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Damascus-Hilton Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Damascus-Hilton Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Damascus-Hilton Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Martha Berry Highway
70.2 mi · 73%
Victory Drive
16.3 mi · 17%
Lucile Road
3.42 mi · 4%
Lucile Highway
3.15 mi · 3%
Damascus-Hilton Road
1.5 mi · 2%
4th Street
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Martha Berry Highway

Continue on Martha Berry Highway

36.3 mi · 00h 42m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
82.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cuthbert
01h 03m from Columbus
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Columbus and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Centerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Cuthbert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.4 miles from Columbus and 48.2 miles from Centerville.

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

The direct path is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.51 one way or $27.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Columbus and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Centerville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Centerville. Straight-line distance: 82.13 mi (132.17 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Centerville

City in Houston County, Georgia, United States

Population8,001
Coordinates31.2749000, -84.8960400
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Centerville (-84.89604, 31.2749)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.9 L · about $13.51
Round trip
$27.01
6.82 gal · 25.8 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.51 $27.01
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.10 $30.21
Premium $4.78 $16.29 $32.59
Diesel $5.62 $19.18 $38.36

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Centerville. The current time is 04:35:57.

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.