How far is Columbus, GA from Cordele, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Cordele, GA is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
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 Schley County, Georgia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Cordele.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Cordele.
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Start on Veterans Parkway
2772 ft · 1 min · Veterans Parkway
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 4th Street
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Continue on Victory Drive
14.8 mi · 22 min · Victory Drive
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Turn left onto Clarke Duncan Highway
15.9 mi · 22 min · Clarke Duncan Highway
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Continue on 6th Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto Broad Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Preston Road
5.9 mi · 8 min · Preston Road
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Turn left
19.1 mi · 27 min
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Turn right onto North Martin Luther King Boulevard
1987 ft · 55 sec · North Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn left onto Parkview Place
67 m · 6 sec · Parkview Place
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Continue on McGarrah Street
1326 ft · 39 sec · McGarrah Street
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Continue on Cotton Avenue
559 ft · 21 sec · Cotton Avenue
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Turn left onto Wheeler Street
744 ft · 22 sec · Wheeler Street
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Continue on Prince Street
1499 ft · 51 sec · Prince Street
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Turn left onto East Lamar Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Lamar Street
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto District Line Road
1072 ft · 17 sec · District Line Road
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Turn right onto Lamar Road
15.3 mi · 21 min · Lamar Road
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Turn left
10.6 mi · 15 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 16th Avenue East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Cordele.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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19.1 mi · 00h 27m
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 Clear near Cordele.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Cordele?
The road trip is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Ellaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.3 miles from Columbus and 45.4 miles from Cordele.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.68 one way or $25.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Clear near Cordele.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Cordele. Straight-line distance: 78.4 mi (126.17 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cordele
County seat in Crisp County, Georgia, USA
| Population | 10,305 |
| Coordinates | 31.9635100, -83.7823900 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cordele (-83.78239, 31.96351)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.68 | $25.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.17 | $28.35 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.29 | $30.58 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.00 | $35.99 |
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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