How far is Columbus, GA from Claxton, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Claxton, GA is about 205.9 miles (331.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.3 miles (291.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m 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
205.9 mi
04h 13m
Flight
181.25 mi
291.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.25 mi
Kilometers
291.69 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.9 mi
Kilometers
331.36 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Claxton
Wed, May 13, 3:59 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Wed, May 13, 8:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-05-12T23:45
Arrive Claxton
Wed, May 13, 3:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 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
8:32 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
Jeffersonville
GA

Human settlement in Twiggs County, Georgia, United States of America

From Columbus
102.8 mi
02h 06m
To Claxton
103.1 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8 mi · 12 min · Macon Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    863 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Beaver Run Road

    895 ft · 14 sec · Beaver Run Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Macon Road

    17.4 mi · 20 min · Macon Road

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    39.1 mi · 47 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Orange Street

    107 m · 11 sec · Orange Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Vineville Street

    2955 ft · 1 min · Vineville Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Oakland Heights Parkway

    781 ft · 25 sec · Oakland Heights Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1309 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on East Church Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Church Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Miami Valley Road

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Miami Valley Road

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1365 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    15.2 mi · 21 min

  25. 25

    Turn right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Take the ramp slight right

    3028 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

    87.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301, US 25: Statesboro, Claxton

    2438 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Turn right

    10.6 mi · 16 min

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Duval Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway
87.4 mi · 42%
Macon Road
65.5 mi · 32%
Miami Valley Road
31 mi · 15%
Wynnton Road
1.57 mi · 1%
East Church Street
1.16 mi · 1%
Vineville Street
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

Merge slight left onto Jim Gillis Historic Savannah Parkway

87.4 mi · 01h 34m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
181.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jeffersonville
02h 06m from Columbus
Leave By
8:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Columbus and Cloudy near Claxton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 205.9 miles (331.4 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?

Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.8 miles from Columbus and 103.1 miles from Claxton.

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

The direct path is about 181.3 miles (291.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.76 one way or $57.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Columbus and Cloudy near Claxton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Claxton. Straight-line distance: 181.25 mi (291.69 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

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

#2 Claxton

County seat in Evans County, Georgia, USA

Population2,216
Coordinates32.1615800, -81.9040000
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Claxton (-81.904, 32.16158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.26 gal
27.5 L · about $28.76
Round trip
$57.51
14.52 gal · 55 L
Estimated CO2
64.5 kg one way
Round trip: 129 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.76 $57.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.15 $64.31
Premium $4.78 $34.69 $69.38
Diesel $5.62 $40.83 $81.66

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Claxton. The current time is 23:45:40.

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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.