How far is Columbus, GA from Chattanooga Valley, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Chattanooga Valley, GA is about 220.5 miles (354.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.1 miles (277 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
220.49 mi
04h 12m
Flight
172.09 mi
276.96 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.09 mi
Kilometers
276.96 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.49 mi
Kilometers
354.84 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chattanooga Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 9:14 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 1:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-19T05:02
Arrive Chattanooga Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 9:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Vinings
GA

Census designated place in the U.

From Columbus
110.4 mi
02h 06m
To Chattanooga Valley
110.1 mi
02h 06m

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
65°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Chattanooga Valley.

  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

    43.7 mi · 47 min · Chet Atkins Parkway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    47.5 mi · 51 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta International Airport

    1986 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

    18.7 mi · 22 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Chattanooga

    1673 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 285 East: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1511 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1.4 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga

    1602 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 2: Battlefield Parkway, Fort Oglethorpe

    1459 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Battlefield Parkway

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Battlefield Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on Battlefield Parkway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Battlefield Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn left

    3092 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Happy Valley Road

    1929 ft · 1 min · Happy Valley Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chattanooga Valley Road

    2696 ft · 1 min · Chattanooga Valley Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Avenue

    1540 ft · 1 min · South Avenue

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mountain View Circle

    718 ft · 32 sec · Mountain View Circle

  27. 27

    Continue on Allgood Road

    1680 ft · 1 min · Allgood Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allgood Road

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
90 mi · 41%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
47.5 mi · 22%
Chet Atkins Parkway
43.7 mi · 20%
Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
18.7 mi · 8%
Battlefield Parkway
11.1 mi · 5%
Wynnton Road
1.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway

81.7 mi · 01h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.4 mi
172.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vinings
02h 06m from Columbus
Leave By
8:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Columbus and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chattanooga Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Chattanooga Valley?

The road trip is about 220.5 miles (354.8 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Vinings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.4 miles from Columbus and 110.1 miles from Chattanooga Valley.

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

The direct path is about 172.1 miles (277 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 8:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.82 one way or $61.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Columbus and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chattanooga Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Vinings

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Vinings and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cafe 55
Coffee break 7.7 mi away

Cafe 55

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Cafeteria
Atlanta City Hall
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

Atlanta City Hall

Atlanta , GA
55 Trinity Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Rating 3.9/5 58 reviews City Hall,City government office
College Park Recycling Drop off Center
Nearby stop 11.7 mi away

College Park Recycling Drop off Center

Atlanta , GA
1904 Harvard Ave, Atlanta, GA 30337
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vinings.

RAIL

Peachtree Station

10 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW
RAIL

Gainesville

75 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Chattanooga Valley. Straight-line distance: 172.09 mi (276.96 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Chattanooga Valley

#2 Chattanooga Valley

Census-designated place in Walker County, Georgia

Population3,846
Coordinates34.9328500, -85.3555100
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Chattanooga Valley (-85.35551, 34.93285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 355 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.78 gal
29.45 L · about $30.82
Round trip
$61.63
15.56 gal · 58.9 L
Estimated CO2
69.1 kg one way
Round trip: 138.3 kg / 305 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.82 $61.63
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.46 $68.92
Premium $4.78 $37.17 $74.35
Diesel $5.62 $43.75 $87.51

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 Chattanooga Valley. The current time is 05:02:40.

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.