How far is Columbus, GA from Dade County, GA?
The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Dade County, GA is about 241.1 miles (388 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168 miles (270.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 09m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Cobb County, Georgia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Dade County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Dade County.
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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
43.7 mi · 47 min · Chet Atkins Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
47.5 mi · 51 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 285: Atlanta Bypass, Atlanta International Airport
1986 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 285 North: Birmingham, Chattanooga
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
18.7 mi · 22 min · Atlanta Bypass / The Perimeter
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Atlanta, Chattanooga
1673 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 285 East: Marietta, Chattanooga
1511 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
1.4 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Marietta, Chattanooga
1602 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
87.8 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
16.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 59 South: Birmingham
1.2 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GA 136: Trenton
1210 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto White Oak Gap Road
1561 ft · 44 sec · White Oak Gap Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
710 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Lafayette Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto Sells Lane
1.2 km · 3 min · Sells Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sells Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Dade County.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Larry McDonald Memorial Highway
87.8 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Dade County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Dade County?
The road trip is about 241.1 miles (388 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?
Marietta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.5 miles from Columbus and 120.5 miles from Dade County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168 miles (270.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.1 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 7:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.21 one way or $64.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Dade County.
Stop Ideas Near Marietta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marietta.
Peachtree Station
Gainesville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Dade County. Straight-line distance: 168.02 mi (270.41 km).
#1 Columbus
The second most populous city in Georgia.
| Population | 196,442 |
| Coordinates | 32.4609800, -84.9877100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dade County
County in Georgia, United States
| Population | 16,057 |
| Coordinates | 34.8545200, -85.5045300 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dade County (-85.50453, 34.85452)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 388 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $3.79 | $32.21 | $64.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $36.33 | $72.66 |
| Premium | $4.70 | $40.00 | $79.99 |
| Diesel | $5.75 | $48.89 | $97.78 |
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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